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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,438.99, 44,737.83 and 21,104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,438.99, 44,737.83 and 21,104.34 is: 29,105.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,438.99 : 44,737.83 = 21,104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,438.99/44,737.83 = 21,104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,438.99x = 44,737.83 × 21,104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,438.99x = 944,162,375.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,162,375.18/32,438.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,105.79

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