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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,591.81, 44,977.34 and 21,268.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,591.81, 44,977.34 and 21,268.55 is: 29,351.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,591.81 : 44,977.34 = 21,268.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,591.81/44,977.34 = 21,268.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,591.81x = 44,977.34 × 21,268.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,591.81x = 956,602,804.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,602,804.66/32,591.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,351.02

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