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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,244.09, 44,515.35 and 21,486.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,244.09, 44,515.35 and 21,486.12 is: 29,663.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,244.09 : 44,515.35 = 21,486.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,244.09/44,515.35 = 21,486.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,244.09x = 44,515.35 × 21,486.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,244.09x = 956,462,151.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,462,151.94/32,244.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,663.18

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