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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,027.66, 44,185.47 and 21,400.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,027.66, 44,185.47 and 21,400.46 is: 29,524.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,027.66 : 44,185.47 = 21,400.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,027.66/44,185.47 = 21,400.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,027.66x = 44,185.47 × 21,400.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,027.66x = 945,589,383.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,589,383.32/32,027.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,524.15

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