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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,368.51, 44,705.93 and 21,594.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,368.51, 44,705.93 and 21,594.65 is: 29,825.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,368.51 : 44,705.93 = 21,594.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,368.51/44,705.93 = 21,594.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,368.51x = 44,705.93 × 21,594.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,368.51x = 965,408,831.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,408,831.24/32,368.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,825.56

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