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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,235.21, 44,473.19 and 21,063.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,235.21, 44,473.19 and 21,063.69 is: 29,060.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,235.21 : 44,473.19 = 21,063.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,235.21/44,473.19 = 21,063.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,235.21x = 44,473.19 × 21,063.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,235.21x = 936,769,382.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,769,382.15/32,235.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,060.44

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