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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,702.17, 48,986.68 and 29,977.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,702.17, 48,986.68 and 29,977.53 is: 44,905.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,702.17 : 48,986.68 = 29,977.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,702.17/48,986.68 = 29,977.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,702.17x = 48,986.68 × 29,977.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,702.17x = 1,468,499,669.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,499,669.30/32,702.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,905.27

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