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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,452.58, 44,775.42 and 21,713.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,452.58, 44,775.42 and 21,713.24 is: 29,958.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,452.58 : 44,775.42 = 21,713.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,452.58/44,775.42 = 21,713.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,452.58x = 44,775.42 × 21,713.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,452.58x = 972,219,440.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,219,440.56/32,452.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,958.16

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