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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,245.48, 44,506.02 and 21,061

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,245.48, 44,506.02 and 21,061 is: 29,068.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,245.48 : 44,506.02 = 21,061 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,245.48/44,506.02 = 21,061/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,245.48x = 44,506.02 × 21,061
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,245.48x = 937,341,287.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,341,287.22/32,245.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,068.92

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