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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,360.61, 44,671.42 and 21,756.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,360.61, 44,671.42 and 21,756.39 is: 30,033.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,360.61 : 44,671.42 = 21,756.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,360.61/44,671.42 = 21,756.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,360.61x = 44,671.42 × 21,756.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,360.61x = 971,888,835.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,888,835.37/32,360.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,033.08

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