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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,283.40, 44,548.84 and 21,671.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,283.40, 44,548.84 and 21,671.32 is: 29,904.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,283.40 : 44,548.84 = 21,671.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,283.40/44,548.84 = 21,671.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,283.40x = 44,548.84 × 21,671.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,283.40x = 965,432,167.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,432,167.27/32,283.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,904.91

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