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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,002.73, 44,113.45 and 21,913.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,002.73, 44,113.45 and 21,913.70 is: 30,206.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,002.73 : 44,113.45 = 21,913.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,002.73/44,113.45 = 21,913.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,002.73x = 44,113.45 × 21,913.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,002.73x = 966,688,799.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,688,799.70/32,002.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,206.45

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