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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,233.71, 44,471.12 and 21,062.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,233.71, 44,471.12 and 21,062.19 is: 29,058.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,233.71 : 44,471.12 = 21,062.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,233.71/44,471.12 = 21,062.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,233.71x = 44,471.12 × 21,062.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,233.71x = 936,659,073.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,659,073.64/32,233.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,058.37

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