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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,235.46, 44,473.53 and 21,063.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,235.46, 44,473.53 and 21,063.94 is: 29,060.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,235.46 : 44,473.53 = 21,063.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,235.46/44,473.53 = 21,063.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,235.46x = 44,473.53 × 21,063.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,235.46x = 936,787,767.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,787,767.51/32,235.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,060.78

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