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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,235.96, 44,474.22 and 21,064.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,235.96, 44,474.22 and 21,064.44 is: 29,061.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,235.96 : 44,474.22 = 21,064.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,235.96/44,474.22 = 21,064.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,235.96x = 44,474.22 × 21,064.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,235.96x = 936,824,538.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,824,538.74/32,235.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,061.47

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