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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,419.98, 44,776.46 and 21,791.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,419.98, 44,776.46 and 21,791.16 is: 30,096.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,419.98 : 44,776.46 = 21,791.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,419.98/44,776.46 = 21,791.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,419.98x = 44,776.46 × 21,791.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,419.98x = 975,731,058.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,731,058.57/32,419.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,096.60

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