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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,039.28, 44,231.40 and 21,447

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,039.28, 44,231.40 and 21,447 is: 29,608.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,039.28 : 44,231.40 = 21,447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,039.28/44,231.40 = 21,447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,039.28x = 44,231.40 × 21,447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,039.28x = 948,630,835.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,630,835.80/32,039.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,608.37

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