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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,362.39, 44,637.09 and 21,601.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,362.39, 44,637.09 and 21,601.84 is: 29,795.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,362.39 : 44,637.09 = 21,601.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,362.39/44,637.09 = 21,601.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,362.39x = 44,637.09 × 21,601.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,362.39x = 964,242,945.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,242,945.05/32,362.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,795.18

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