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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,234.96, 44,472.84 and 21,063.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,234.96, 44,472.84 and 21,063.44 is: 29,060.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,234.96 : 44,472.84 = 21,063.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,234.96/44,472.84 = 21,063.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,234.96x = 44,472.84 × 21,063.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,234.96x = 936,750,996.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,750,996.97/32,234.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,060.09

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