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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,607.24, 44,981.97 and 21,271.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,607.24, 44,981.97 and 21,271.50 is: 29,344.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,607.24 : 44,981.97 = 21,271.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,607.24/44,981.97 = 21,271.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,607.24x = 44,981.97 × 21,271.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,607.24x = 956,833,974.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,833,974.86/32,607.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,344.22

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