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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,026.32, 44,174.09 and 21,955.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,026.32, 44,174.09 and 21,955.66 is: 30,283.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,026.32 : 44,174.09 = 21,955.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,026.32/44,174.09 = 21,955.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,026.32x = 44,174.09 × 21,955.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,026.32x = 969,871,245.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,871,245.30/32,026.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,283.57

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