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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,173.08, 44,343.39 and 21,398.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,173.08, 44,343.39 and 21,398.67 is: 29,493.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,173.08 : 44,343.39 = 21,398.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,173.08/44,343.39 = 21,398.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,173.08x = 44,343.39 × 21,398.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,173.08x = 948,889,569.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,889,569.29/32,173.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,493.28

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