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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,336.24, 44,625.84 and 21,562.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,336.24, 44,625.84 and 21,562.52 is: 29,757.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,336.24 : 44,625.84 = 21,562.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,336.24/44,625.84 = 21,562.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,336.24x = 44,625.84 × 21,562.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,336.24x = 962,245,567.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,245,567.52/32,336.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,757.50

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