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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,548.68, 44,903.88 and 21,214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,548.68, 44,903.88 and 21,214.02 is: 29,266.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,548.68 : 44,903.88 = 21,214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,548.68/44,903.88 = 21,214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,548.68x = 44,903.88 × 21,214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,548.68x = 952,591,808.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,591,808.40/32,548.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,266.68

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