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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,408.77, 44,732.43 and 21,106.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,408.77, 44,732.43 and 21,106.43 is: 29,132.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,408.77 : 44,732.43 = 21,106.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,408.77/44,732.43 = 21,106.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,408.77x = 44,732.43 × 21,106.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,408.77x = 944,141,902.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,141,902.52/32,408.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,132.30

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