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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,862.58, 45,371.55 and 29,319.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,862.58, 45,371.55 and 29,319.64 is: 40,480.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,862.58 : 45,371.55 = 29,319.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,862.58/45,371.55 = 29,319.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,862.58x = 45,371.55 × 29,319.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,862.58x = 1,330,277,512.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,277,512.24/32,862.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,480.01

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