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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,193.76, 44,431.44 and 21,604.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,193.76, 44,431.44 and 21,604.96 is: 29,817.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,193.76 : 44,431.44 = 21,604.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,193.76/44,431.44 = 21,604.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,193.76x = 44,431.44 × 21,604.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,193.76x = 959,939,483.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,939,483.94/32,193.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,817.56

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