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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,216.70, 44,443.74 and 21,466.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,216.70, 44,443.74 and 21,466.58 is: 29,613.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,216.70 : 44,443.74 = 21,466.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,216.70/44,443.74 = 21,466.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,216.70x = 44,443.74 × 21,466.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,216.70x = 954,055,100.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,055,100.21/32,216.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,613.68

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