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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,438.58, 48,563.04 and 29,325.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,438.58, 48,563.04 and 29,325.72 is: 43,902.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,438.58 : 48,563.04 = 29,325.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,438.58/48,563.04 = 29,325.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,438.58x = 48,563.04 × 29,325.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,438.58x = 1,424,146,113.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,146,113.39/32,438.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,902.85

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