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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,331.74, 44,619.63 and 21,558.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,331.74, 44,619.63 and 21,558.02 is: 29,751.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,331.74 : 44,619.63 = 21,558.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,331.74/44,619.63 = 21,558.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,331.74x = 44,619.63 × 21,558.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,331.74x = 961,910,875.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,910,875.93/32,331.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,751.29

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