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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,955.45, 49,573.50 and 29,872.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,955.45, 49,573.50 and 29,872.69 is: 44,936.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,955.45 : 49,573.50 = 29,872.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,955.45/49,573.50 = 29,872.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,955.45x = 49,573.50 × 29,872.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,955.45x = 1,480,893,549.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,893,549.85/32,955.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,936.22

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