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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,467.18, 44,797.59 and 21,135.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,467.18, 44,797.59 and 21,135.46 is: 29,162.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,467.18 : 44,797.59 = 21,135.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,467.18/44,797.59 = 21,135.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,467.18x = 44,797.59 × 21,135.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,467.18x = 946,817,671.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,817,671.54/32,467.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,162.30

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