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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,056.28, 44,243.77 and 21,135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,056.28, 44,243.77 and 21,135.24 is: 29,170.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,056.28 : 44,243.77 = 21,135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,056.28/44,243.77 = 21,135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,056.28x = 44,243.77 × 21,135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,056.28x = 935,102,423.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,102,423.40/32,056.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,170.65

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