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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,397.35, 44,716.68 and 21,095.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,397.35, 44,716.68 and 21,095.06 is: 29,116.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,397.35 : 44,716.68 = 21,095.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,397.35/44,716.68 = 21,095.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,397.35x = 44,716.68 × 21,095.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,397.35x = 943,300,824.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,300,824.02/32,397.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,116.61

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