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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,476.65, 44,792.95 and 22,421.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,476.65, 44,792.95 and 22,421.91 is: 30,925.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,476.65 : 44,792.95 = 22,421.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,476.65/44,792.95 = 22,421.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,476.65x = 44,792.95 × 22,421.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,476.65x = 1,004,343,647.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,343,647.49/32,476.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,925.10

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