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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,358.11, 44,667.96 and 21,753.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,358.11, 44,667.96 and 21,753.89 is: 30,029.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,358.11 : 44,667.96 = 21,753.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,358.11/44,667.96 = 21,753.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,358.11x = 44,667.96 × 21,753.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,358.11x = 971,701,888.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,701,888.36/32,358.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,029.62

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