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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,053.61, 44,208.77 and 29,905.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,053.61, 44,208.77 and 29,905.04 is: 41,245.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,053.61 : 44,208.77 = 29,905.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,053.61/44,208.77 = 29,905.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,053.61x = 44,208.77 × 29,905.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,053.61x = 1,322,064,996.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,064,996.20/32,053.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,245.43

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