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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,358.61, 44,668.66 and 21,754.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,358.61, 44,668.66 and 21,754.39 is: 30,030.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,358.61 : 44,668.66 = 21,754.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,358.61/44,668.66 = 21,754.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,358.61x = 44,668.66 × 21,754.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,358.61x = 971,739,507.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,739,507.70/32,358.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,030.32

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