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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,359.86, 44,670.38 and 21,755.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,359.86, 44,670.38 and 21,755.64 is: 30,032.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,359.86 : 44,670.38 = 21,755.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,359.86/44,670.38 = 21,755.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,359.86x = 44,670.38 × 21,755.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,359.86x = 971,832,705.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,832,705.94/32,359.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,032.04

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