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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,216.73, 44,439.44 and 21,314.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,216.73, 44,439.44 and 21,314.85 is: 29,401.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,216.73 : 44,439.44 = 21,314.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,216.73/44,439.44 = 21,314.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,216.73x = 44,439.44 × 21,314.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,216.73x = 947,219,891.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,219,891.11/32,216.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,401.49

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