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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,257.59, 44,533.98 and 21,499.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,257.59, 44,533.98 and 21,499.62 is: 29,681.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,257.59 : 44,533.98 = 21,499.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,257.59/44,533.98 = 21,499.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,257.59x = 44,533.98 × 21,499.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,257.59x = 957,463,647.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,463,647.09/32,257.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,681.81

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