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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,359.61, 44,670.04 and 21,755.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,359.61, 44,670.04 and 21,755.39 is: 30,031.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,359.61 : 44,670.04 = 21,755.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,359.61/44,670.04 = 21,755.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,359.61x = 44,670.04 × 21,755.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,359.61x = 971,814,141.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,814,141.52/32,359.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,031.70

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