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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,252.70, 44,523.78 and 21,515.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,252.70, 44,523.78 and 21,515.46 is: 29,701.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,252.70 : 44,523.78 = 21,515.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,252.70/44,523.78 = 21,515.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,252.70x = 44,523.78 × 21,515.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,252.70x = 957,949,607.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,949,607.64/32,252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,701.38

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