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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,276.31, 44,556.47 and 21,539.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,276.31, 44,556.47 and 21,539.05 is: 29,734.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,276.31 : 44,556.47 = 21,539.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,276.31/44,556.47 = 21,539.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,276.31x = 44,556.47 × 21,539.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,276.31x = 959,703,704.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,703,704.68/32,276.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,734.00

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