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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,799.16, 49,232.88 and 29,074.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,799.16, 49,232.88 and 29,074.60 is: 43,642.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,799.16 : 49,232.88 = 29,074.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,799.16/49,232.88 = 29,074.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,799.16x = 49,232.88 × 29,074.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,799.16x = 1,431,426,292.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,426,292.85/32,799.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,642.16

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