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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,369.27, 44,683.41 and 21,765.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,369.27, 44,683.41 and 21,765.05 is: 30,045.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,369.27 : 44,683.41 = 21,765.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,369.27/44,683.41 = 21,765.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,369.27x = 44,683.41 × 21,765.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,369.27x = 972,536,429.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,536,429.40/32,369.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,045.06

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