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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,811.48, 48,961.16 and 29,277.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,811.48, 48,961.16 and 29,277.15 is: 43,687.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,811.48 : 48,961.16 = 29,277.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,811.48/48,961.16 = 29,277.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,811.48x = 48,961.16 × 29,277.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,811.48x = 1,433,443,005.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,443,005.29/32,811.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,687.24

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