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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,117.04, 44,333.82 and 21,502.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,117.04, 44,333.82 and 21,502.80 is: 29,682.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,117.04 : 44,333.82 = 21,502.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,117.04/44,333.82 = 21,502.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,117.04x = 44,333.82 × 21,502.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,117.04x = 953,301,264.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,301,264.70/32,117.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,682.10

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