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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,024.16, 44,180.64 and 21,396.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,024.16, 44,180.64 and 21,396.96 is: 29,519.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,024.16 : 44,180.64 = 21,396.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,024.16/44,180.64 = 21,396.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,024.16x = 44,180.64 × 21,396.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,024.16x = 945,331,386.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,331,386.85/32,024.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,519.32

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