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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,370.48, 44,654.22 and 21,024.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,370.48, 44,654.22 and 21,024.81 is: 29,003.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,370.48 : 44,654.22 = 21,024.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,370.48/44,654.22 = 21,024.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,370.48x = 44,654.22 × 21,024.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,370.48x = 938,846,491.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,846,491.20/32,370.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,003.17

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