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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,026.66, 44,184.09 and 21,399.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,026.66, 44,184.09 and 21,399.46 is: 29,522.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,026.66 : 44,184.09 = 21,399.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,026.66/44,184.09 = 21,399.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,026.66x = 44,184.09 × 21,399.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,026.66x = 945,515,666.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,515,666.59/32,026.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,522.77

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