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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.10, 44,145.09 and 21,391.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.10, 44,145.09 and 21,391.86 is: 29,505.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.10 : 44,145.09 = 21,391.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.10/44,145.09 = 21,391.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.10x = 44,145.09 × 21,391.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.10x = 944,345,584.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,345,584.97/32,006.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,505.18

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