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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,563.35, 44,954.19 and 21,249.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,563.35, 44,954.19 and 21,249.27 is: 29,334.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,563.35 : 44,954.19 = 21,249.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,563.35/44,954.19 = 21,249.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,563.35x = 44,954.19 × 21,249.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,563.35x = 955,243,720.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,243,720.94/32,563.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,334.93

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