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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,680.35, 44,988.35 and 29,322.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,680.35, 44,988.35 and 29,322.09 is: 40,365.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,680.35 : 44,988.35 = 29,322.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,680.35/44,988.35 = 29,322.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,680.35x = 44,988.35 × 29,322.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,680.35x = 1,319,152,301.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,152,301.04/32,680.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,365.31

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