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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,404.47, 44,726.49 and 21,102.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,404.47, 44,726.49 and 21,102.18 is: 29,126.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,404.47 : 44,726.49 = 21,102.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,404.47/44,726.49 = 21,102.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,404.47x = 44,726.49 × 21,102.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,404.47x = 943,826,442.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,826,442.75/32,404.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,126.43

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