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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,412.83, 44,720.37 and 21,098.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,412.83, 44,720.37 and 21,098.97 is: 29,110.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,412.83 : 44,720.37 = 21,098.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,412.83/44,720.37 = 21,098.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,412.83x = 44,720.37 × 21,098.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,412.83x = 943,553,745.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,553,745.02/32,412.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,110.51

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