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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,052.63, 44,223.87 and 21,983.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,052.63, 44,223.87 and 21,983.56 is: 30,331.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,052.63 : 44,223.87 = 21,983.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,052.63/44,223.87 = 21,983.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,052.63x = 44,223.87 × 21,983.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,052.63x = 972,198,099.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,198,099.58/32,052.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,331.31

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