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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,525.63, 44,892.86 and 21,175.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,525.63, 44,892.86 and 21,175.35 is: 29,226.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,525.63 : 44,892.86 = 21,175.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,525.63/44,892.86 = 21,175.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,525.63x = 44,892.86 × 21,175.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,525.63x = 950,622,023.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,622,023.00/32,525.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,226.86

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