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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,430.38, 44,730.70 and 21,078.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,430.38, 44,730.70 and 21,078.70 is: 29,073.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,430.38 : 44,730.70 = 21,078.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,430.38/44,730.70 = 21,078.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,430.38x = 44,730.70 × 21,078.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,430.38x = 942,864,841.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,864,841.57/32,430.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,073.51

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