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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,360.85, 44,671.77 and 21,756.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,360.85, 44,671.77 and 21,756.66 is: 30,033.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,360.85 : 44,671.77 = 21,756.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,360.85/44,671.77 = 21,756.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,360.85x = 44,671.77 × 21,756.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,360.85x = 971,908,511.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,908,511.49/32,360.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,033.47

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