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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,028.66, 44,186.84 and 21,401.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,028.66, 44,186.84 and 21,401.46 is: 29,525.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,028.66 : 44,186.84 = 21,401.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,028.66/44,186.84 = 21,401.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,028.66x = 44,186.84 × 21,401.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,028.66x = 945,662,888.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,662,888.79/32,028.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,525.52

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