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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,410.98, 44,739.54 and 21,830.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,410.98, 44,739.54 and 21,830.76 is: 30,134.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,410.98 : 44,739.54 = 21,830.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,410.98/44,739.54 = 21,830.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,410.98x = 44,739.54 × 21,830.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,410.98x = 976,698,160.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,698,160.25/32,410.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,134.79

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