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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,700.17, 48,983.68 and 29,975.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,700.17, 48,983.68 and 29,975.53 is: 44,902.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,700.17 : 48,983.68 = 29,975.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,700.17/48,983.68 = 29,975.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,700.17x = 48,983.68 × 29,975.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,700.17x = 1,468,311,769.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,311,769.35/32,700.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,902.27

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