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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,281.12, 44,530.02 and 29,997.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,281.12, 44,530.02 and 29,997.83 is: 41,380.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,281.12 : 44,530.02 = 29,997.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,281.12/44,530.02 = 29,997.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,281.12x = 44,530.02 × 29,997.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,281.12x = 1,335,803,969.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,803,969.86/32,281.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,380.35

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