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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,259.96, 44,507.34 and 21,088.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,259.96, 44,507.34 and 21,088.44 is: 29,094.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,259.96 : 44,507.34 = 21,088.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,259.96/44,507.34 = 21,088.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,259.96x = 44,507.34 × 21,088.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,259.96x = 938,590,369.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,590,369.15/32,259.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,094.59

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