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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,568.95, 44,909.47 and 21,217.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,568.95, 44,909.47 and 21,217.40 is: 29,256.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,568.95 : 44,909.47 = 21,217.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,568.95/44,909.47 = 21,217.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,568.95x = 44,909.47 × 21,217.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,568.95x = 952,862,014.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,862,014.18/32,568.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,256.76

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