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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,616.63, 44,967.02 and 21,263.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,616.63, 44,967.02 and 21,263.67 is: 29,315.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,616.63 : 44,967.02 = 21,263.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,616.63/44,967.02 = 21,263.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,616.63x = 44,967.02 × 21,263.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,616.63x = 956,163,767.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,163,767.85/32,616.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,315.22

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