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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,063.10, 44,230.95 and 21,453.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,063.10, 44,230.95 and 21,453.18 is: 29,594.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,063.10 : 44,230.95 = 21,453.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,063.10/44,230.95 = 21,453.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,063.10x = 44,230.95 × 21,453.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,063.10x = 948,894,531.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,894,531.92/32,063.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,594.60

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