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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,545.92, 44,906.12 and 21,214.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,545.92, 44,906.12 and 21,214.40 is: 29,271.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,545.92 : 44,906.12 = 21,214.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,545.92/44,906.12 = 21,214.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,545.92x = 44,906.12 × 21,214.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,545.92x = 952,656,392.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,656,392.13/32,545.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,271.15

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