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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,972.55, 44,924.20 and 21,529.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,972.55, 44,924.20 and 21,529.52 is: 32,269.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,972.55 : 44,924.20 = 21,529.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,972.55/44,924.20 = 21,529.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,972.55x = 44,924.20 × 21,529.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,972.55x = 967,196,462.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,196,462.38/29,972.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,269.41

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