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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,281.84, 44,530.96 and 29,998.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,281.84, 44,530.96 and 29,998.48 is: 41,381.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,281.84 : 44,530.96 = 29,998.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,281.84/44,530.96 = 29,998.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,281.84x = 44,530.96 × 29,998.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,281.84x = 1,335,861,112.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,861,112.94/32,281.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,381.19

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