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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,244.62, 43,889.49 and 21,765.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,244.62, 43,889.49 and 21,765.08 is: 32,664.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,244.62 : 43,889.49 = 21,765.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,244.62/43,889.49 = 21,765.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,244.62x = 43,889.49 × 21,765.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,244.62x = 955,258,261.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,258,261.01/29,244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,664.41

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