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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,404, 44,736.96 and 21,245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,404, 44,736.96 and 21,245.44 is: 29,331.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,404 : 44,736.96 = 21,245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,404/44,736.96 = 21,245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,404x = 44,736.96 × 21,245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,404x = 950,456,399.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,456,399.46/32,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,331.45

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