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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,213.67, 44,441.74 and 21,606.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,213.67, 44,441.74 and 21,606.72 is: 29,808.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,213.67 : 44,441.74 = 21,606.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,213.67/44,441.74 = 21,606.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,213.67x = 44,441.74 × 21,606.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,213.67x = 960,240,232.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,240,232.49/32,213.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,808.47

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