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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,492.16, 44,825.58 and 21,863.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,492.16, 44,825.58 and 21,863.34 is: 30,162.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,492.16 : 44,825.58 = 21,863.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,492.16/44,825.58 = 21,863.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,492.16x = 44,825.58 × 21,863.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,492.16x = 980,036,896.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,036,896.24/32,492.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,162.26

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