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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,437.59, 44,771.04 and 21,087.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,437.59, 44,771.04 and 21,087.33 is: 29,105.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,437.59 : 44,771.04 = 21,087.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,437.59/44,771.04 = 21,087.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,437.59x = 44,771.04 × 21,087.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,437.59x = 944,101,694.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,101,694.92/32,437.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,105.17

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