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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,414.97, 44,744.96 and 21,810.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,414.97, 44,744.96 and 21,810.76 is: 30,107.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,414.97 : 44,744.96 = 21,810.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,414.97/44,744.96 = 21,810.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,414.97x = 44,744.96 × 21,810.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,414.97x = 975,921,583.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,921,583.77/32,414.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,107.13

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