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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,357.59, 44,667.26 and 21,753.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,357.59, 44,667.26 and 21,753.38 is: 30,028.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,357.59 : 44,667.26 = 21,753.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,357.59/44,667.26 = 21,753.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,357.59x = 44,667.26 × 21,753.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,357.59x = 971,663,672.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,663,672.77/32,357.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,028.92

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