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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,211.71, 44,436.84 and 21,461.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,211.71, 44,436.84 and 21,461.58 is: 29,606.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,211.71 : 44,436.84 = 21,461.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,211.71/44,436.84 = 21,461.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,211.71x = 44,436.84 × 21,461.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,211.71x = 953,684,796.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,684,796.61/32,211.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,606.78

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