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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,094.23, 44,276.47 and 21,487.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,094.23, 44,276.47 and 21,487.28 is: 29,643.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,094.23 : 44,276.47 = 21,487.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,094.23/44,276.47 = 21,487.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,094.23x = 44,276.47 × 21,487.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,094.23x = 951,380,800.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,380,800.87/32,094.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,643.36

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