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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,257.24, 44,529.96 and 21,519.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,257.24, 44,529.96 and 21,519.96 is: 29,707.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,257.24 : 44,529.96 = 21,519.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,257.24/44,529.96 = 21,519.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,257.24x = 44,529.96 × 21,519.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,257.24x = 958,282,958.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,282,958.00/32,257.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,707.53

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