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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,422.68, 44,727.39 and 21,670.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,422.68, 44,727.39 and 21,670.13 is: 29,894.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,422.68 : 44,727.39 = 21,670.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,422.68/44,727.39 = 21,670.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,422.68x = 44,727.39 × 21,670.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,422.68x = 969,248,467.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,248,467.68/32,422.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,894.15

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