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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,439.12, 44,785.44 and 29,076

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,439.12, 44,785.44 and 29,076 is: 40,142.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,439.12 : 44,785.44 = 29,076 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,439.12/44,785.44 = 29,076/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,439.12x = 44,785.44 × 29,076
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,439.12x = 1,302,181,453.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,181,453.44/32,439.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,142.32

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