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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,211.67, 44,438.98 and 21,604.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,211.67, 44,438.98 and 21,604.72 is: 29,805.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,211.67 : 44,438.98 = 21,604.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,211.67/44,438.98 = 21,604.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,211.67x = 44,438.98 × 21,604.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,211.67x = 960,091,554.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,091,554.88/32,211.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,805.71

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