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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,254.59, 44,529.84 and 21,496.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,254.59, 44,529.84 and 21,496.62 is: 29,677.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,254.59 : 44,529.84 = 21,496.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,254.59/44,529.84 = 21,496.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,254.59x = 44,529.84 × 21,496.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,254.59x = 957,241,049.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,241,049.14/32,254.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,677.67

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