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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,595.62, 44,982.60 and 21,272.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,595.62, 44,982.60 and 21,272.36 is: 29,356.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,595.62 : 44,982.60 = 21,272.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,595.62/44,982.60 = 21,272.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,595.62x = 44,982.60 × 21,272.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,595.62x = 956,886,173.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,886,173.39/32,595.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,356.28

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