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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,244.96, 44,486.64 and 21,073.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,244.96, 44,486.64 and 21,073.44 is: 29,073.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,244.96 : 44,486.64 = 21,073.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,244.96/44,486.64 = 21,073.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,244.96x = 44,486.64 × 21,073.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,244.96x = 937,486,538.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,486,538.84/32,244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,073.89

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