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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,440.86, 44,740.42 and 21,106.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,440.86, 44,740.42 and 21,106.22 is: 29,108.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,440.86 : 44,740.42 = 21,106.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,440.86/44,740.42 = 21,106.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,440.86x = 44,740.42 × 21,106.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,440.86x = 944,300,870.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,300,870.94/32,440.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,108.38

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