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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,414.33, 44,722.44 and 21,100.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,414.33, 44,722.44 and 21,100.47 is: 29,112.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,414.33 : 44,722.44 = 21,100.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,414.33/44,722.44 = 21,100.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,414.33x = 44,722.44 × 21,100.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,414.33x = 943,664,503.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,664,503.55/32,414.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,112.58

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