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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,253.70, 44,525.13 and 21,516.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,253.70, 44,525.13 and 21,516.46 is: 29,702.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,253.70 : 44,525.13 = 21,516.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,253.70/44,525.13 = 21,516.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,253.70x = 44,525.13 × 21,516.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,253.70x = 958,023,178.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,023,178.64/32,253.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,702.74

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