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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,932.63, 44,059.26 and 21,029.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,932.63, 44,059.26 and 21,029.64 is: 29,015.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,932.63 : 44,059.26 = 21,029.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,932.63/44,059.26 = 21,029.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,932.63x = 44,059.26 × 21,029.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,932.63x = 926,550,419.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,550,419.65/31,932.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,015.79

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