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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,348, 44,659.68 and 21,189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,348, 44,659.68 and 21,189.44 is: 29,254.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,348 : 44,659.68 = 21,189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,348/44,659.68 = 21,189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,348x = 44,659.68 × 21,189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,348x = 946,313,609.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,313,609.78/32,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,254.16

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