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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,423.68, 44,781.59 and 21,794.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,423.68, 44,781.59 and 21,794.86 is: 30,101.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,423.68 : 44,781.59 = 21,794.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,423.68/44,781.59 = 21,794.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,423.68x = 44,781.59 × 21,794.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,423.68x = 976,008,427.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,008,427.16/32,423.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,101.72

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