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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,369.88, 44,644.86 and 21,189.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,369.88, 44,644.86 and 21,189.72 is: 29,225.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,369.88 : 44,644.86 = 21,189.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,369.88/44,644.86 = 21,189.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,369.88x = 44,644.86 × 21,189.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,369.88x = 946,012,082.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,012,082.84/32,369.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,225.07

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