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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,221.26, 44,364.29 and 29,268.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,221.26, 44,364.29 and 29,268.81 is: 40,299.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,221.26 : 44,364.29 = 29,268.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,221.26/44,364.29 = 29,268.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,221.26x = 44,364.29 × 29,268.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,221.26x = 1,298,489,974.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,489,974.79/32,221.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,299.17

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