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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,061.56, 44,232 and 21,311.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,061.56, 44,232 and 21,311.64 is: 29,401.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,061.56 : 44,232 = 21,311.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,061.56/44,232 = 21,311.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,061.56x = 44,232 × 21,311.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,061.56x = 942,656,460.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,656,460.48/32,061.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,401.45

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