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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,546.67, 44,901.12 and 21,212.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,546.67, 44,901.12 and 21,212.02 is: 29,263.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,546.67 : 44,901.12 = 21,212.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,546.67/44,901.12 = 21,212.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,546.67x = 44,901.12 × 21,212.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,546.67x = 952,443,455.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,443,455.46/32,546.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,263.93

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