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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,365.62, 44,658.99 and 29,749.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,365.62, 44,658.99 and 29,749.61 is: 41,049.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,365.62 : 44,658.99 = 29,749.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,365.62/44,658.99 = 29,749.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,365.62x = 44,658.99 × 29,749.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,365.62x = 1,328,587,647.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,587,647.14/32,365.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,049.35

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