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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,591.78, 44,977.29 and 21,268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,591.78, 44,977.29 and 21,268.52 is: 29,350.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,591.78 : 44,977.29 = 21,268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,591.78/44,977.29 = 21,268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,591.78x = 44,977.29 × 21,268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,591.78x = 956,600,375.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,600,375.57/32,591.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,350.97

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