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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,358.45, 44,668.44 and 21,754.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,358.45, 44,668.44 and 21,754.24 is: 30,030.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,358.45 : 44,668.44 = 21,754.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,358.45/44,668.44 = 21,754.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,358.45x = 44,668.44 × 21,754.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,358.45x = 971,727,964.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,727,964.19/32,358.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,030.11

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