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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,232.96, 44,483.45 and 21,459.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,232.96, 44,483.45 and 21,459.24 is: 29,615.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,232.96 : 44,483.45 = 21,459.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,232.96/44,483.45 = 21,459.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,232.96x = 44,483.45 × 21,459.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,232.96x = 954,580,922.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,580,922.28/32,232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,615.06

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