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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,047.42, 44,187.93 and 21,844.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,047.42, 44,187.93 and 21,844.49 is: 30,119.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,047.42 : 44,187.93 = 21,844.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,047.42/44,187.93 = 21,844.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,047.42x = 44,187.93 × 21,844.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,047.42x = 965,262,795.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,262,795.01/32,047.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,119.83

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