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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,069.89, 44,257.69 and 21,296.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,069.89, 44,257.69 and 21,296.18 is: 29,389.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,069.89 : 44,257.69 = 21,296.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,069.89/44,257.69 = 21,296.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,069.89x = 44,257.69 × 21,296.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,069.89x = 942,519,501.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,519,501.15/32,069.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,389.55

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