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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,595.56, 44,982.52 and 21,272.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,595.56, 44,982.52 and 21,272.30 is: 29,356.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,595.56 : 44,982.52 = 21,272.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,595.56/44,982.52 = 21,272.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,595.56x = 44,982.52 × 21,272.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,595.56x = 956,881,660.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,881,660.20/32,595.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,356.20

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