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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,400.63, 44,703.55 and 21,086.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,400.63, 44,703.55 and 21,086.78 is: 29,093.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,400.63 : 44,703.55 = 21,086.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,400.63/44,703.55 = 21,086.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,400.63x = 44,703.55 × 21,086.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,400.63x = 942,653,924.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,653,924.07/32,400.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,093.69

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