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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,398.35, 44,718.06 and 21,096.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,398.35, 44,718.06 and 21,096.06 is: 29,117.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,398.35 : 44,718.06 = 21,096.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,398.35/44,718.06 = 21,096.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,398.35x = 44,718.06 × 21,096.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,398.35x = 943,374,876.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,374,876.84/32,398.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,117.99

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