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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,248.08, 44,476.56 and 21,617.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,248.08, 44,476.56 and 21,617.64 is: 29,815.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,248.08 : 44,476.56 = 21,617.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,248.08/44,476.56 = 21,617.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,248.08x = 44,476.56 × 21,617.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,248.08x = 961,478,262.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,478,262.52/32,248.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,815.05

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