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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,430.57, 48,551.07 and 29,317.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,430.57, 48,551.07 and 29,317.74 is: 43,890.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,430.57 : 48,551.07 = 29,317.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,430.57/48,551.07 = 29,317.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,430.57x = 48,551.07 × 29,317.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,430.57x = 1,423,407,646.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,407,646.98/32,430.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,890.92

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