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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,363.39, 44,638.46 and 21,602.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,363.39, 44,638.46 and 21,602.84 is: 29,796.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,363.39 : 44,638.46 = 21,602.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,363.39/44,638.46 = 21,602.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,363.39x = 44,638.46 × 21,602.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,363.39x = 964,317,509.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,317,509.23/32,363.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,796.55

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