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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,373.89, 44,660.45 and 21,046.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,373.89, 44,660.45 and 21,046.94 is: 29,034.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,373.89 : 44,660.45 = 21,046.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,373.89/44,660.45 = 21,046.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,373.89x = 44,660.45 × 21,046.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,373.89x = 939,965,482.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,965,482.99/32,373.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,034.68

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