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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,109.03, 44,325.93 and 21,371.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,109.03, 44,325.93 and 21,371.77 is: 29,503.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,109.03 : 44,325.93 = 21,371.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,109.03/44,325.93 = 21,371.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,109.03x = 44,325.93 × 21,371.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,109.03x = 947,323,841.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,323,841.21/32,109.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,503.34

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