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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,220.76, 44,363.60 and 29,268.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,220.76, 44,363.60 and 29,268.31 is: 40,298.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,220.76 : 44,363.60 = 29,268.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,220.76/44,363.60 = 29,268.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,220.76x = 44,363.60 × 29,268.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,220.76x = 1,298,447,597.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,447,597.52/32,220.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,298.48

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