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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,297.06, 44,571.78 and 21,523.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,297.06, 44,571.78 and 21,523.22 is: 29,703.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,297.06 : 44,571.78 = 21,523.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,297.06/44,571.78 = 21,523.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,297.06x = 44,571.78 × 21,523.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,297.06x = 959,328,226.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,328,226.73/32,297.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,703.27

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