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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,233.96, 44,471.46 and 21,062.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,233.96, 44,471.46 and 21,062.44 is: 29,058.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,233.96 : 44,471.46 = 21,062.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,233.96/44,471.46 = 21,062.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,233.96x = 44,471.46 × 21,062.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,233.96x = 936,677,457.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,677,457.96/32,233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,058.72

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