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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,220.26, 44,362.91 and 29,267.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,220.26, 44,362.91 and 29,267.81 is: 40,297.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,220.26 : 44,362.91 = 29,267.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,220.26/44,362.91 = 29,267.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,220.26x = 44,362.91 × 29,267.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,220.26x = 1,298,405,072.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,405,072.28/32,220.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,297.79

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