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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,590.06, 44,974.92 and 21,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,590.06, 44,974.92 and 21,266.80 is: 29,348.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,590.06 : 44,974.92 = 21,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,590.06/44,974.92 = 21,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,590.06x = 44,974.92 × 21,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,590.06x = 956,472,628.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,472,628.66/32,590.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,348.60

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