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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,376.39, 44,663.89 and 21,049.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,376.39, 44,663.89 and 21,049.44 is: 29,038.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,376.39 : 44,663.89 = 21,049.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,376.39/44,663.89 = 21,049.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,376.39x = 44,663.89 × 21,049.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,376.39x = 940,149,872.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,149,872.72/32,376.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,038.13

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