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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,546.92, 44,907.50 and 21,215.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,546.92, 44,907.50 and 21,215.40 is: 29,272.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,546.92 : 44,907.50 = 21,215.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,546.92/44,907.50 = 21,215.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,546.92x = 44,907.50 × 21,215.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,546.92x = 952,730,575.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,730,575.50/32,546.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,272.53

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