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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,425.25, 44,718.12 and 21,084.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,425.25, 44,718.12 and 21,084.30 is: 29,077.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,425.25 : 44,718.12 = 21,084.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,425.25/44,718.12 = 21,084.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,425.25x = 44,718.12 × 21,084.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,425.25x = 942,850,257.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,850,257.52/32,425.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,077.66

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