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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,032.24, 44,220.68 and 21,964.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,032.24, 44,220.68 and 21,964.76 is: 30,322.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,032.24 : 44,220.68 = 21,964.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,032.24/44,220.68 = 21,964.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,032.24x = 44,220.68 × 21,964.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,032.24x = 971,296,623.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,296,623.24/32,032.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,322.47

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