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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,369.62, 44,683.84 and 21,765.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,369.62, 44,683.84 and 21,765.40 is: 30,045.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,369.62 : 44,683.84 = 21,765.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,369.62/44,683.84 = 21,765.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,369.62x = 44,683.84 × 21,765.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,369.62x = 972,561,651.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,561,651.14/32,369.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,045.51

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