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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,231.46, 44,481.38 and 21,457.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,231.46, 44,481.38 and 21,457.74 is: 29,612.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,231.46 : 44,481.38 = 21,457.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,231.46/44,481.38 = 21,457.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,231.46x = 44,481.38 × 21,457.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,231.46x = 954,469,779.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,469,779.59/32,231.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,612.99

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