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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,525.79, 44,893.10 and 21,175.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,525.79, 44,893.10 and 21,175.53 is: 29,227.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,525.79 : 44,893.10 = 21,175.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,525.79/44,893.10 = 21,175.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,525.79x = 44,893.10 × 21,175.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,525.79x = 950,635,079.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,635,079.97/32,525.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,227.12

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