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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,222.13, 44,365.50 and 29,269.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,222.13, 44,365.50 and 29,269.68 is: 40,300.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,222.13 : 44,365.50 = 29,269.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,222.13/44,365.50 = 29,269.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,222.13x = 44,365.50 × 29,269.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,222.13x = 1,298,563,988.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,563,988.04/32,222.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,300.38

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