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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,424.43, 44,782.63 and 21,795.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,424.43, 44,782.63 and 21,795.61 is: 30,102.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,424.43 : 44,782.63 = 21,795.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,424.43/44,782.63 = 21,795.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,424.43x = 44,782.63 × 21,795.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,424.43x = 976,064,571.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,064,571.81/32,424.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,102.75

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