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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,384.25, 44,709.71 and 21,225.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,384.25, 44,709.71 and 21,225.69 is: 29,304.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,384.25 : 44,709.71 = 21,225.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,384.25/44,709.71 = 21,225.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,384.25x = 44,709.71 × 21,225.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,384.25x = 948,994,338.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,994,338.32/32,384.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,304.19

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