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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,332.72, 44,593.87 and 21,005.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,332.72, 44,593.87 and 21,005.86 is: 28,971.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,332.72 : 44,593.87 = 21,005.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,332.72/44,593.87 = 21,005.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,332.72x = 44,593.87 × 21,005.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,332.72x = 936,732,590.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,732,590.08/32,332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,971.66

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