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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,362.22, 44,673.68 and 21,758

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,362.22, 44,673.68 and 21,758 is: 30,035.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,362.22 : 44,673.68 = 21,758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,362.22/44,673.68 = 21,758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,362.22x = 44,673.68 × 21,758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,362.22x = 972,009,820.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,009,820.65/32,362.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,035.33

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