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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,512.53, 44,839.20 and 21,177.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,512.53, 44,839.20 and 21,177.75 is: 29,207.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,512.53 : 44,839.20 = 21,177.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,512.53/44,839.20 = 21,177.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,512.53x = 44,839.20 × 21,177.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,512.53x = 949,593,367.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,593,367.80/32,512.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,207.00

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