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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,223.13, 44,366.88 and 29,270.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,223.13, 44,366.88 and 29,270.68 is: 40,301.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,223.13 : 44,366.88 = 29,270.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,223.13/44,366.88 = 29,270.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,223.13x = 44,366.88 × 29,270.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,223.13x = 1,298,648,747.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,648,747.08/32,223.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,301.76

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