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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,403, 44,735.58 and 21,244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,403, 44,735.58 and 21,244.44 is: 29,330.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,403 : 44,735.58 = 21,244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,403/44,735.58 = 21,244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,403x = 44,735.58 × 21,244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,403x = 950,382,345.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,382,345.18/32,403
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,330.07

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