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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,396.40, 44,705.52 and 21,784.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,396.40, 44,705.52 and 21,784.32 is: 30,061.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,396.40 : 44,705.52 = 21,784.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,396.40/44,705.52 = 21,784.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,396.40x = 44,705.52 × 21,784.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,396.40x = 973,879,353.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,879,353.45/32,396.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,061.34

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