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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,708.40, 49,062.60 and 21,044.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,708.40, 49,062.60 and 21,044.40 is: 31,566.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,708.40 : 49,062.60 = 21,044.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,708.40/49,062.60 = 21,044.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,708.40x = 49,062.60 × 21,044.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,708.40x = 1,032,492,979.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,492,979.44/32,708.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,566.60

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