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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,358.59, 44,668.64 and 21,754.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,358.59, 44,668.64 and 21,754.38 is: 30,030.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,358.59 : 44,668.64 = 21,754.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,358.59/44,668.64 = 21,754.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,358.59x = 44,668.64 × 21,754.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,358.59x = 971,738,568.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,738,568.64/32,358.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,030.31

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