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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,586.54, 44,946.23 and 29,906.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,586.54, 44,946.23 and 29,906.41 is: 41,249.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,586.54 : 44,946.23 = 29,906.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,586.54/44,946.23 = 29,906.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,586.54x = 44,946.23 × 29,906.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,586.54x = 1,344,180,120.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,180,120.44/32,586.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,249.56

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