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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,410.52, 44,734.85 and 21,108.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,410.52, 44,734.85 and 21,108.18 is: 29,134.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,410.52 : 44,734.85 = 21,108.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,410.52/44,734.85 = 21,108.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,410.52x = 44,734.85 × 21,108.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,410.52x = 944,271,160.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,271,160.53/32,410.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,134.72

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