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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,372.62, 44,668.65 and 29,756.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,372.62, 44,668.65 and 29,756.62 is: 41,059.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,372.62 : 44,668.65 = 29,756.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,372.62/44,668.65 = 29,756.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,372.62x = 44,668.65 × 29,756.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,372.62x = 1,329,188,043.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,188,043.96/32,372.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,059.02

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