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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,357.11, 44,666.58 and 21,752.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,357.11, 44,666.58 and 21,752.89 is: 30,028.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,357.11 : 44,666.58 = 21,752.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,357.11/44,666.58 = 21,752.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,357.11x = 44,666.58 × 21,752.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,357.11x = 971,627,422.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,627,422.57/32,357.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,028.25

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