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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,441.12, 44,788.20 and 29,078

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,441.12, 44,788.20 and 29,078 is: 40,145.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,441.12 : 44,788.20 = 29,078 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,441.12/44,788.20 = 29,078/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,441.12x = 44,788.20 × 29,078
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,441.12x = 1,302,351,279.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,351,279.60/32,441.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,145.08

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