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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,265.03, 44,527.59 and 21,491.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,265.03, 44,527.59 and 21,491.22 is: 29,659.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,265.03 : 44,527.59 = 21,491.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,265.03/44,527.59 = 21,491.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,265.03x = 44,527.59 × 21,491.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,265.03x = 956,952,232.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,952,232.76/32,265.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,659.11

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