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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,607.99, 44,983.01 and 21,272.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,607.99, 44,983.01 and 21,272.25 is: 29,345.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,607.99 : 44,983.01 = 21,272.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,607.99/44,983.01 = 21,272.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,607.99x = 44,983.01 × 21,272.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,607.99x = 956,889,728.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,889,728.11/32,607.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,345.25

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