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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,468.06, 44,798.79 and 21,136.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,468.06, 44,798.79 and 21,136.34 is: 29,163.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,468.06 : 44,798.79 = 21,136.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,468.06/44,798.79 = 21,136.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,468.06x = 44,798.79 × 21,136.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,468.06x = 946,882,233.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,882,233.03/32,468.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,163.50

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