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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,281.97, 44,531.13 and 29,998.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,281.97, 44,531.13 and 29,998.61 is: 41,381.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,281.97 : 44,531.13 = 29,998.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,281.97/44,531.13 = 29,998.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,281.97x = 44,531.13 × 29,998.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,281.97x = 1,335,872,058.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,872,058.56/32,281.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,381.37

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