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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,479.26, 44,847.03 and 21,154.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,479.26, 44,847.03 and 21,154.14 is: 29,209.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,479.26 : 44,847.03 = 21,154.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,479.26/44,847.03 = 21,154.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,479.26x = 44,847.03 × 21,154.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,479.26x = 948,700,351.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,700,351.20/32,479.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,209.42

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