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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,205.61, 44,428.44 and 21,455.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,205.61, 44,428.44 and 21,455.48 is: 29,598.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,205.61 : 44,428.44 = 21,455.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,205.61/44,428.44 = 21,455.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,205.61x = 44,428.44 × 21,455.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,205.61x = 953,233,505.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,233,505.85/32,205.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,598.37

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