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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,547.67, 44,902.50 and 21,213.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,547.67, 44,902.50 and 21,213.02 is: 29,265.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,547.67 : 44,902.50 = 21,213.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,547.67/44,902.50 = 21,213.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,547.67x = 44,902.50 × 21,213.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,547.67x = 952,517,630.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,517,630.55/32,547.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,265.31

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