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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,629.40, 44,984.60 and 21,276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,629.40, 44,984.60 and 21,276.44 is: 29,332.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,629.40 : 44,984.60 = 21,276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,629.40/44,984.60 = 21,276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,629.40x = 44,984.60 × 21,276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,629.40x = 957,112,142.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,112,142.82/32,629.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,332.81

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