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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,803.58, 48,949.45 and 29,269.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,803.58, 48,949.45 and 29,269.31 is: 43,675.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,803.58 : 48,949.45 = 29,269.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,803.58/48,949.45 = 29,269.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,803.58x = 48,949.45 × 29,269.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,803.58x = 1,432,716,308.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,716,308.46/32,803.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,675.60

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