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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,370.51, 44,708.69 and 21,596.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,370.51, 44,708.69 and 21,596.65 is: 29,828.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,370.51 : 44,708.69 = 21,596.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,370.51/44,708.69 = 21,596.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,370.51x = 44,708.69 × 21,596.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,370.51x = 965,557,929.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,557,929.89/32,370.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,828.32

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