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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,253.09, 44,527.77 and 21,495.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,253.09, 44,527.77 and 21,495.12 is: 29,675.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,253.09 : 44,527.77 = 21,495.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,253.09/44,527.77 = 21,495.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,253.09x = 44,527.77 × 21,495.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,253.09x = 957,129,759.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,129,759.48/32,253.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,675.60

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