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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,332.22, 44,593.18 and 21,005.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,332.22, 44,593.18 and 21,005.36 is: 28,970.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,332.22 : 44,593.18 = 21,005.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,332.22/44,593.18 = 21,005.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,332.22x = 44,593.18 × 21,005.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,332.22x = 936,695,799.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,695,799.44/32,332.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,970.98

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