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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,660.16, 48,739.68 and 29,160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,660.16, 48,739.68 and 29,160.96 is: 43,517.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,660.16 : 48,739.68 = 29,160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,660.16/48,739.68 = 29,160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,660.16x = 48,739.68 × 29,160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,660.16x = 1,421,295,858.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,295,858.89/32,660.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,517.72

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