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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,823.93, 44,638.53 and 21,924.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,823.93, 44,638.53 and 21,924.35 is: 32,814.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,823.93 : 44,638.53 = 21,924.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,823.93/44,638.53 = 21,924.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,823.93x = 44,638.53 × 21,924.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,823.93x = 978,671,053.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,671,053.27/29,823.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,814.96

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