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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,246.71, 44,515.47 and 21,509.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,246.71, 44,515.47 and 21,509.45 is: 29,693.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,246.71 : 44,515.47 = 21,509.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,246.71/44,515.47 = 21,509.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,246.71x = 44,515.47 × 21,509.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,246.71x = 957,503,301.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,503,301.21/32,246.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,693.06

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