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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,362.64, 44,674.26 and 21,758.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,362.64, 44,674.26 and 21,758.42 is: 30,035.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,362.64 : 44,674.26 = 21,758.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,362.64/44,674.26 = 21,758.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,362.64x = 44,674.26 × 21,758.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,362.64x = 972,041,478.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,041,478.35/32,362.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,035.91

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