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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,591.37, 44,976.73 and 21,268.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,591.37, 44,976.73 and 21,268.11 is: 29,350.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,591.37 : 44,976.73 = 21,268.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,591.37/44,976.73 = 21,268.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,591.37x = 44,976.73 × 21,268.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,591.37x = 956,570,041.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,570,041.08/32,591.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,350.41

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