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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,026.84, 44,215.48 and 21,286.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,026.84, 44,215.48 and 21,286.28 is: 29,387.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,026.84 : 44,215.48 = 21,286.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,026.84/44,215.48 = 21,286.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,026.84x = 44,215.48 × 21,286.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,026.84x = 941,183,052.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,183,052.62/32,026.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,387.32

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