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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,400.13, 44,702.86 and 21,086.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,400.13, 44,702.86 and 21,086.28 is: 29,092.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,400.13 : 44,702.86 = 21,086.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,400.13/44,702.86 = 21,086.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,400.13x = 44,702.86 × 21,086.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,400.13x = 942,616,799.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,616,799.25/32,400.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,092.99

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