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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,218.76, 44,360.84 and 29,266.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,218.76, 44,360.84 and 29,266.31 is: 40,295.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,218.76 : 44,360.84 = 29,266.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,218.76/44,360.84 = 29,266.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,218.76x = 44,360.84 × 29,266.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,218.76x = 1,298,277,946.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,277,946.66/32,218.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,295.72

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