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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,067.30, 44,239.93 and 21,317.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,067.30, 44,239.93 and 21,317.37 is: 29,409.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,067.30 : 44,239.93 = 21,317.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,067.30/44,239.93 = 21,317.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,067.30x = 44,239.93 × 21,317.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,067.30x = 943,078,956.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,078,956.58/32,067.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,409.37

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