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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,619.98, 44,984.58 and 21,285.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,619.98, 44,984.58 and 21,285.86 is: 29,354.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,619.98 : 44,984.58 = 21,285.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,619.98/44,984.58 = 21,285.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,619.98x = 44,984.58 × 21,285.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,619.98x = 957,535,167.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,535,167.29/32,619.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,354.25

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