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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,015.64, 44,173.31 and 21,947.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,015.64, 44,173.31 and 21,947.24 is: 30,281.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,015.64 : 44,173.31 = 21,947.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,015.64/44,173.31 = 21,947.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,015.64x = 44,173.31 × 21,947.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,015.64x = 969,482,236.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,482,236.16/32,015.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,281.52

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