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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,557.75, 44,916.46 and 21,223.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,557.75, 44,916.46 and 21,223.26 is: 29,279.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,557.75 : 44,916.46 = 21,223.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,557.75/44,916.46 = 21,223.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,557.75x = 44,916.46 × 21,223.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,557.75x = 953,273,655.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,273,655.80/32,557.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,279.47

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