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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,551.68, 44,908.02 and 21,217.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,551.68, 44,908.02 and 21,217.02 is: 29,270.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,551.68 : 44,908.02 = 21,217.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,551.68/44,908.02 = 21,217.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,551.68x = 44,908.02 × 21,217.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,551.68x = 952,814,358.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,814,358.50/32,551.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,270.82

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