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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,741.59, 49,146.74 and 29,017.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,741.59, 49,146.74 and 29,017.20 is: 43,556.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,741.59 : 49,146.74 = 29,017.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,741.59/49,146.74 = 29,017.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,741.59x = 49,146.74 × 29,017.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,741.59x = 1,426,100,867.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,100,867.44/32,741.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,556.25

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