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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,029.66, 44,188.22 and 21,402.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,029.66, 44,188.22 and 21,402.46 is: 29,526.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,029.66 : 44,188.22 = 21,402.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,029.66/44,188.22 = 21,402.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,029.66x = 44,188.22 × 21,402.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,029.66x = 945,736,611.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,736,611.02/32,029.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,526.90

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