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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,412.47, 44,741.51 and 21,808.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,412.47, 44,741.51 and 21,808.26 is: 30,103.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,412.47 : 44,741.51 = 21,808.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,412.47/44,741.51 = 21,808.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,412.47x = 44,741.51 × 21,808.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,412.47x = 975,734,373.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,734,373.83/32,412.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,103.68

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