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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,194.72, 44,412.24 and 21,458.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,194.72, 44,412.24 and 21,458.08 is: 29,601.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,194.72 : 44,412.24 = 21,458.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,194.72/44,412.24 = 21,458.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,194.72x = 44,412.24 × 21,458.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,194.72x = 953,001,398.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,001,398.90/32,194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,601.17

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