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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,027.16, 44,184.78 and 21,399.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,027.16, 44,184.78 and 21,399.96 is: 29,523.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,027.16 : 44,184.78 = 21,399.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,027.16/44,184.78 = 21,399.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,027.16x = 44,184.78 × 21,399.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,027.16x = 945,552,524.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,552,524.61/32,027.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,523.46

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