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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,244.62, 44,499.57 and 21,471.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,244.62, 44,499.57 and 21,471.02 is: 29,631.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,244.62 : 44,499.57 = 21,471.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,244.62/44,499.57 = 21,471.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,244.62x = 44,499.57 × 21,471.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,244.62x = 955,451,157.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,451,157.46/32,244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,631.34

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