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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,217.63, 44,479.76 and 21,059.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,217.63, 44,479.76 and 21,059.07 is: 29,074.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,217.63 : 44,479.76 = 21,059.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,217.63/44,479.76 = 21,059.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,217.63x = 44,479.76 × 21,059.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,217.63x = 936,702,379.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,702,379.42/32,217.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,074.22

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