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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,301.18, 44,524.89 and 29,589.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,301.18, 44,524.89 and 29,589.30 is: 40,786.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,301.18 : 44,524.89 = 29,589.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,301.18/44,524.89 = 29,589.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,301.18x = 44,524.89 × 29,589.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,301.18x = 1,317,460,327.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,460,327.68/32,301.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,786.76

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