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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,611.24, 44,987.49 and 21,275.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,611.24, 44,987.49 and 21,275.50 is: 29,349.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,611.24 : 44,987.49 = 21,275.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,611.24/44,987.49 = 21,275.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,611.24x = 44,987.49 × 21,275.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,611.24x = 957,131,343.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,131,343.50/32,611.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,349.74

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