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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,524.63, 44,891.48 and 21,174.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,524.63, 44,891.48 and 21,174.35 is: 29,225.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,524.63 : 44,891.48 = 21,174.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,524.63/44,891.48 = 21,174.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,524.63x = 44,891.48 × 21,174.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,524.63x = 950,547,579.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,547,579.21/32,524.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,225.47

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