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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,134.73, 44,371.43 and 21,389.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,134.73, 44,371.43 and 21,389.93 is: 29,535.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,134.73 : 44,371.43 = 21,389.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,134.73/44,371.43 = 21,389.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,134.73x = 44,371.43 × 21,389.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,134.73x = 949,101,781.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,101,781.70/32,134.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,535.08

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