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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,256.12, 44,531.94 and 21,498.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,256.12, 44,531.94 and 21,498.12 is: 29,679.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,256.12 : 44,531.94 = 21,498.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,256.12/44,531.94 = 21,498.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,256.12x = 44,531.94 × 21,498.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,256.12x = 957,352,989.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,352,989.95/32,256.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,679.73

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