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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,099.07, 44,302.80 and 21,507.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,099.07, 44,302.80 and 21,507.11 is: 29,683.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,099.07 : 44,302.80 = 21,507.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,099.07/44,302.80 = 21,507.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,099.07x = 44,302.80 × 21,507.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,099.07x = 952,824,971.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,824,971.39/32,099.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,683.88

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