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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,035.47, 44,205.84 and 21,972.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,035.47, 44,205.84 and 21,972.53 is: 30,319.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,035.47 : 44,205.84 = 21,972.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,035.47/44,205.84 = 21,972.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,035.47x = 44,205.84 × 21,972.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,035.47x = 971,313,924.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,313,924.55/32,035.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,319.95

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