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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,371.20, 44,679.15 and 21,754.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,371.20, 44,679.15 and 21,754.68 is: 30,026.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,371.20 : 44,679.15 = 21,754.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,371.20/44,679.15 = 21,754.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,371.20x = 44,679.15 × 21,754.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,371.20x = 971,980,694.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,980,694.70/32,371.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,026.09

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