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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,177.08, 44,348.91 and 21,402.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,177.08, 44,348.91 and 21,402.67 is: 29,498.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,177.08 : 44,348.91 = 21,402.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,177.08/44,348.91 = 21,402.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,177.08x = 44,348.91 × 21,402.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,177.08x = 949,185,085.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,185,085.59/32,177.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,498.79

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