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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,610.24, 44,986.12 and 21,274.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,610.24, 44,986.12 and 21,274.49 is: 29,348.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,610.24 : 44,986.12 = 21,274.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,610.24/44,986.12 = 21,274.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,610.24x = 44,986.12 × 21,274.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,610.24x = 957,056,819.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,056,819.36/32,610.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,348.35

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