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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.27, 44,137.26 and 21,248.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.27, 44,137.26 and 21,248.36 is: 29,300.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.27 : 44,137.26 = 21,248.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.27/44,137.26 = 21,248.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.27x = 44,137.26 × 21,248.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.27x = 937,844,169.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,844,169.21/32,007.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,300.97

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