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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,408.52, 44,732.09 and 21,106.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,408.52, 44,732.09 and 21,106.18 is: 29,131.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,408.52 : 44,732.09 = 21,106.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,408.52/44,732.09 = 21,106.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,408.52x = 44,732.09 × 21,106.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,408.52x = 944,123,543.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,123,543.32/32,408.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,131.95

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