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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,084.91, 44,230.86 and 21,997.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,084.91, 44,230.86 and 21,997.37 is: 30,324.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,084.91 : 44,230.86 = 21,997.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,084.91/44,230.86 = 21,997.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,084.91x = 44,230.86 × 21,997.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,084.91x = 972,962,703.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,962,703.42/32,084.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,324.62

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