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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,699.61, 48,982.84 and 29,974.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,699.61, 48,982.84 and 29,974.97 is: 44,901.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,699.61 : 48,982.84 = 29,974.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,699.61/48,982.84 = 29,974.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,699.61x = 48,982.84 × 29,974.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,699.61x = 1,468,259,207.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,259,207.03/32,699.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,901.43

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