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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,873.58, 45,386.73 and 29,330.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,873.58, 45,386.73 and 29,330.64 is: 40,495.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,873.58 : 45,386.73 = 29,330.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,873.58/45,386.73 = 29,330.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,873.58x = 45,386.73 × 29,330.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,873.58x = 1,331,221,838.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,221,838.41/32,873.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,495.19

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