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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,572.94, 44,914.97 and 21,221.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,572.94, 44,914.97 and 21,221.39 is: 29,262.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,572.94 : 44,914.97 = 21,221.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,572.94/44,914.97 = 21,221.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,572.94x = 44,914.97 × 21,221.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,572.94x = 953,158,260.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,158,260.55/32,572.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,262.28

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