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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,438.72, 44,773.92 and 21,136.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,438.72, 44,773.92 and 21,136.40 is: 29,173.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,438.72 : 44,773.92 = 21,136.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,438.72/44,773.92 = 21,136.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,438.72x = 44,773.92 × 21,136.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,438.72x = 946,359,482.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,359,482.69/32,438.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,173.76

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