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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,422.59, 44,780.09 and 21,793.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,422.59, 44,780.09 and 21,793.77 is: 30,100.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,422.59 : 44,780.09 = 21,793.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,422.59/44,780.09 = 21,793.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,422.59x = 44,780.09 × 21,793.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,422.59x = 975,926,873.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,926,873.07/32,422.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,100.21

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