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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,442.06, 44,777.25 and 21,091.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,442.06, 44,777.25 and 21,091.86 is: 29,111.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,442.06 : 44,777.25 = 21,091.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,442.06/44,777.25 = 21,091.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,442.06x = 44,777.25 × 21,091.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,442.06x = 944,435,488.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,435,488.19/32,442.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,111.45

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