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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,383.77, 44,699.09 and 21,054.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,383.77, 44,699.09 and 21,054.43 is: 29,061.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,383.77 : 44,699.09 = 21,054.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,383.77/44,699.09 = 21,054.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,383.77x = 44,699.09 × 21,054.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,383.77x = 941,113,930.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,113,930.50/32,383.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,061.28

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