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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,374.89, 44,661.82 and 21,047.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,374.89, 44,661.82 and 21,047.94 is: 29,036.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,374.89 : 44,661.82 = 21,047.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,374.89/44,661.82 = 21,047.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,374.89x = 44,661.82 × 21,047.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,374.89x = 940,039,307.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,039,307.65/32,374.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,036.06

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