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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,280.12, 44,528.64 and 29,996.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,280.12, 44,528.64 and 29,996.83 is: 41,378.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,280.12 : 44,528.64 = 29,996.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,280.12/44,528.64 = 29,996.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,280.12x = 44,528.64 × 29,996.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,280.12x = 1,335,717,987.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,717,987.38/32,280.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,378.97

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