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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,480.26, 44,848.41 and 21,155.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,480.26, 44,848.41 and 21,155.14 is: 29,210.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,480.26 : 44,848.41 = 21,155.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,480.26/44,848.41 = 21,155.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,480.26x = 44,848.41 × 21,155.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,480.26x = 948,774,392.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,774,392.33/32,480.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,210.80

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