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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,295.06, 44,569.02 and 21,521.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,295.06, 44,569.02 and 21,521.22 is: 29,700.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,295.06 : 44,569.02 = 21,521.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,295.06/44,569.02 = 21,521.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,295.06x = 44,569.02 × 21,521.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,295.06x = 959,179,684.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,179,684.60/32,295.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,700.51

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