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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,256.24, 44,528.58 and 21,518.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,256.24, 44,528.58 and 21,518.96 is: 29,706.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,256.24 : 44,528.58 = 21,518.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,256.24/44,528.58 = 21,518.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,256.24x = 44,528.58 × 21,518.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,256.24x = 958,208,731.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,208,731.88/32,256.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,706.15

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