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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,049.88, 44,194.86 and 21,992.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,049.88, 44,194.86 and 21,992.98 is: 30,327.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,049.88 : 44,194.86 = 21,992.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,049.88/44,194.86 = 21,992.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,049.88x = 44,194.86 × 21,992.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,049.88x = 971,976,672.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,976,672.08/32,049.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,327.00

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