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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,366.88, 44,640.72 and 21,186.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,366.88, 44,640.72 and 21,186.72 is: 29,220.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,366.88 : 44,640.72 = 21,186.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,366.88/44,640.72 = 21,186.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,366.88x = 44,640.72 × 21,186.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,366.88x = 945,790,435.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,790,435.24/32,366.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,220.93

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