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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,065.30, 44,237.18 and 21,315.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,065.30, 44,237.18 and 21,315.37 is: 29,406.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,065.30 : 44,237.18 = 21,315.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,065.30/44,237.18 = 21,315.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,065.30x = 44,237.18 × 21,315.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,065.30x = 942,931,752.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,931,752.88/32,065.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,406.61

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