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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,577.71, 44,934.07 and 29,897.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,577.71, 44,934.07 and 29,897.59 is: 41,237.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,577.71 : 44,934.07 = 29,897.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,577.71/44,934.07 = 29,897.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,577.71x = 44,934.07 × 29,897.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,577.71x = 1,343,420,401.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,420,401.89/32,577.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,237.41

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