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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,232.96, 44,470.08 and 21,061.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,232.96, 44,470.08 and 21,061.44 is: 29,057.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,232.96 : 44,470.08 = 21,061.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,232.96/44,470.08 = 21,061.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,232.96x = 44,470.08 × 21,061.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,232.96x = 936,603,921.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,603,921.72/32,232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,057.34

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