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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,377.39, 44,665.27 and 21,050.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,377.39, 44,665.27 and 21,050.44 is: 29,039.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,377.39 : 44,665.27 = 21,050.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,377.39/44,665.27 = 21,050.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,377.39x = 44,665.27 × 21,050.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,377.39x = 940,223,586.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,223,586.22/32,377.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,039.51

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