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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,523.36, 44,889.74 and 21,173.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,523.36, 44,889.74 and 21,173.09 is: 29,223.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,523.36 : 44,889.74 = 21,173.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,523.36/44,889.74 = 21,173.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,523.36x = 44,889.74 × 21,173.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,523.36x = 950,454,174.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,454,174.78/32,523.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,223.74

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