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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,362.35, 44,673.84 and 21,758.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,362.35, 44,673.84 and 21,758.16 is: 30,035.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,362.35 : 44,673.84 = 21,758.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,362.35/44,673.84 = 21,758.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,362.35x = 44,673.84 × 21,758.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,362.35x = 972,020,558.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,020,558.53/32,362.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,035.54

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