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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,514.03, 44,841.29 and 21,179.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,514.03, 44,841.29 and 21,179.25 is: 29,209.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,514.03 : 44,841.29 = 21,179.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,514.03/44,841.29 = 21,179.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,514.03x = 44,841.29 × 21,179.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,514.03x = 949,704,785.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,704,785.34/32,514.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,209.08

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