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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,066.30, 44,238.55 and 21,316.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,066.30, 44,238.55 and 21,316.37 is: 29,407.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,066.30 : 44,238.55 = 21,316.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,066.30/44,238.55 = 21,316.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,066.30x = 44,238.55 × 21,316.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,066.30x = 943,005,300.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,005,300.06/32,066.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,407.99

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