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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,223.38, 44,487.72 and 21,064.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,223.38, 44,487.72 and 21,064.82 is: 29,082.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,223.38 : 44,487.72 = 21,064.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,223.38/44,487.72 = 21,064.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,223.38x = 44,487.72 × 21,064.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,223.38x = 937,125,591.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,125,591.57/32,223.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,082.17

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