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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,440.59, 44,775.18 and 21,090.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,440.59, 44,775.18 and 21,090.33 is: 29,109.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,440.59 : 44,775.18 = 21,090.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,440.59/44,775.18 = 21,090.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,440.59x = 44,775.18 × 21,090.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,440.59x = 944,323,322.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,323,322.01/32,440.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,109.31

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