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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,217.70, 44,445.12 and 21,467.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,217.70, 44,445.12 and 21,467.58 is: 29,615.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,217.70 : 44,445.12 = 21,467.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,217.70/44,445.12 = 21,467.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,217.70x = 44,445.12 × 21,467.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,217.70x = 954,129,169.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,129,169.21/32,217.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,615.06

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