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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,860.08, 45,368.10 and 29,317.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,860.08, 45,368.10 and 29,317.14 is: 40,476.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,860.08 : 45,368.10 = 29,317.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,860.08/45,368.10 = 29,317.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,860.08x = 45,368.10 × 29,317.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,860.08x = 1,330,062,939.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,062,939.23/32,860.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,476.56

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