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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,238.96, 44,478.36 and 21,067.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,238.96, 44,478.36 and 21,067.44 is: 29,065.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,238.96 : 44,478.36 = 21,067.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,238.96/44,478.36 = 21,067.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,238.96x = 44,478.36 × 21,067.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,238.96x = 937,045,180.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,045,180.60/32,238.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,065.61

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