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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,449.92, 44,798.72 and 21,129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,449.92, 44,798.72 and 21,129.28 is: 29,170.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,449.92 : 44,798.72 = 21,129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,449.92/44,798.72 = 21,129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,449.92x = 44,798.72 × 21,129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,449.92x = 946,564,698.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,564,698.52/32,449.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,170.02

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