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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,045.22, 44,237.34 and 21,441.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,045.22, 44,237.34 and 21,441.78 is: 29,599.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,045.22 : 44,237.34 = 21,441.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,045.22/44,237.34 = 21,441.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,045.22x = 44,237.34 × 21,441.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,045.22x = 948,527,312.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,527,312.07/32,045.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,599.65

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