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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,359.10, 44,669.33 and 21,754.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,359.10, 44,669.33 and 21,754.88 is: 30,030.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,359.10 : 44,669.33 = 21,754.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,359.10/44,669.33 = 21,754.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,359.10x = 44,669.33 × 21,754.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,359.10x = 971,775,913.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,775,913.83/32,359.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,030.99

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