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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,364.77, 44,677.20 and 21,760.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,364.77, 44,677.20 and 21,760.55 is: 30,038.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,364.77 : 44,677.20 = 21,760.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,364.77/44,677.20 = 21,760.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,364.77x = 44,677.20 × 21,760.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,364.77x = 972,200,286.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,200,286.61/32,364.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,038.85

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