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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,222.89, 44,487.03 and 21,064.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,222.89, 44,487.03 and 21,064.33 is: 29,081.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,222.89 : 44,487.03 = 21,064.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,222.89/44,487.03 = 21,064.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,222.89x = 44,487.03 × 21,064.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,222.89x = 937,089,480.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,089,480.64/32,222.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,081.48

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