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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,365.27, 44,677.89 and 21,761.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,365.27, 44,677.89 and 21,761.05 is: 30,039.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,365.27 : 44,677.89 = 21,761.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,365.27/44,677.89 = 21,761.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,365.27x = 44,677.89 × 21,761.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,365.27x = 972,237,689.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,237,689.38/32,365.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,039.54

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