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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,150.51, 44,383.08 and 21,413.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,150.51, 44,383.08 and 21,413.24 is: 29,560.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,150.51 : 44,383.08 = 21,413.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,150.51/44,383.08 = 21,413.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,150.51x = 44,383.08 × 21,413.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,150.51x = 950,385,543.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,385,543.98/32,150.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,560.51

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