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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,408.94, 44,732.70 and 21,106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,408.94, 44,732.70 and 21,106.68 is: 29,132.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,408.94 : 44,732.70 = 21,106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,408.94/44,732.70 = 21,106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,408.94x = 44,732.70 × 21,106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,408.94x = 944,158,784.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,158,784.44/32,408.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,132.66

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