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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,524.39, 44,891.15 and 21,174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,524.39, 44,891.15 and 21,174.12 is: 29,225.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,524.39 : 44,891.15 = 21,174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,524.39/44,891.15 = 21,174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,524.39x = 44,891.15 × 21,174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,524.39x = 950,530,543.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,530,543.57/32,524.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,225.17

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