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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,370.21, 44,684.73 and 21,766.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,370.21, 44,684.73 and 21,766.01 is: 30,046.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,370.21 : 44,684.73 = 21,766.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,370.21/44,684.73 = 21,766.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,370.21x = 44,684.73 × 21,766.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,370.21x = 972,608,056.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,608,056.60/32,370.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,046.39

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