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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,408.31, 44,714.16 and 21,094.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,408.31, 44,714.16 and 21,094.46 is: 29,104.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,408.31 : 44,714.16 = 21,094.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,408.31/44,714.16 = 21,094.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,408.31x = 44,714.16 × 21,094.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,408.31x = 943,221,003.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,221,003.66/32,408.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,104.29

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