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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,686.52, 44,458.68 and 21,659.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,686.52, 44,458.68 and 21,659.96 is: 32,438.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,686.52 : 44,458.68 = 21,659.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,686.52/44,458.68 = 21,659.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,686.52x = 44,458.68 × 21,659.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,686.52x = 962,973,230.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,973,230.45/29,686.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,438.06

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