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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,398.45, 44,718.21 and 21,096.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,398.45, 44,718.21 and 21,096.18 is: 29,118.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,398.45 : 44,718.21 = 21,096.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,398.45/44,718.21 = 21,096.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,398.45x = 44,718.21 × 21,096.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,398.45x = 943,383,407.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,383,407.44/32,398.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,118.17

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