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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,711.34, 44,827.10 and 29,562.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,711.34, 44,827.10 and 29,562.06 is: 40,511.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,711.34 : 44,827.10 = 29,562.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,711.34/44,827.10 = 29,562.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,711.34x = 44,827.10 × 29,562.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,711.34x = 1,325,181,272.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,181,272.02/32,711.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,511.37

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