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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,514.54, 44,841.96 and 21,179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,514.54, 44,841.96 and 21,179.76 is: 29,209.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,514.54 : 44,841.96 = 21,179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,514.54/44,841.96 = 21,179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,514.54x = 44,841.96 × 21,179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,514.54x = 949,741,950.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,741,950.73/32,514.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,209.76

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