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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,215.48, 44,444.24 and 21,608.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,215.48, 44,444.24 and 21,608.52 is: 29,810.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,215.48 : 44,444.24 = 21,608.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,215.48/44,444.24 = 21,608.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,215.48x = 44,444.24 × 21,608.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,215.48x = 960,374,248.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,374,248.92/32,215.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,810.96

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