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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,362.89, 44,637.78 and 21,602.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,362.89, 44,637.78 and 21,602.33 is: 29,795.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,362.89 : 44,637.78 = 21,602.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,362.89/44,637.78 = 21,602.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,362.89x = 44,637.78 × 21,602.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,362.89x = 964,280,054.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,280,054.03/32,362.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,795.86

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