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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,432.81, 44,734.06 and 21,081.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,432.81, 44,734.06 and 21,081.14 is: 29,076.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,432.81 : 44,734.06 = 21,081.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,432.81/44,734.06 = 21,081.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,432.81x = 44,734.06 × 21,081.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,432.81x = 943,044,705.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,044,705.26/32,432.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,076.87

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