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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,399.35, 44,719.44 and 21,097.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,399.35, 44,719.44 and 21,097.06 is: 29,119.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,399.35 : 44,719.44 = 21,097.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,399.35/44,719.44 = 21,097.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,399.35x = 44,719.44 × 21,097.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,399.35x = 943,448,708.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,448,708.85/32,399.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,119.37

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