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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,241.21, 44,481.46 and 21,069.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,241.21, 44,481.46 and 21,069.69 is: 29,068.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,241.21 : 44,481.46 = 21,069.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,241.21/44,481.46 = 21,069.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,241.21x = 44,481.46 × 21,069.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,241.21x = 937,210,572.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,210,572.95/32,241.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,068.72

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