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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,160.24, 44,337.24 and 21,382.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,160.24, 44,337.24 and 21,382.92 is: 29,479.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,160.24 : 44,337.24 = 21,382.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,160.24/44,337.24 = 21,382.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,160.24x = 44,337.24 × 21,382.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,160.24x = 948,059,655.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,059,655.94/32,160.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,479.25

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