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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,014.64, 44,171.93 and 21,946.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,014.64, 44,171.93 and 21,946.24 is: 30,280.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,014.64 : 44,171.93 = 21,946.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,014.64/44,171.93 = 21,946.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,014.64x = 44,171.93 × 21,946.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,014.64x = 969,407,887.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,407,887.12/32,014.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,280.14

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