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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,211.48, 44,438.72 and 21,604.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,211.48, 44,438.72 and 21,604.53 is: 29,805.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,211.48 : 44,438.72 = 21,604.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,211.48/44,438.72 = 21,604.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,211.48x = 44,438.72 × 21,604.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,211.48x = 960,077,468.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,077,468.06/32,211.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,805.45

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