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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,362.41, 44,637.11 and 21,601.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,362.41, 44,637.11 and 21,601.86 is: 29,795.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,362.41 : 44,637.11 = 21,601.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,362.41/44,637.11 = 21,601.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,362.41x = 44,637.11 × 21,601.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,362.41x = 964,244,487.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,244,487.64/32,362.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,795.20

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