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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,361.89, 44,636.40 and 21,601.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,361.89, 44,636.40 and 21,601.33 is: 29,794.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,361.89 : 44,636.40 = 21,601.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,361.89/44,636.40 = 21,601.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,361.89x = 44,636.40 × 21,601.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,361.89x = 964,205,637.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,205,637.00/32,361.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,794.48

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