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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,499.34, 44,835.72 and 21,892.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,499.34, 44,835.72 and 21,892.39 is: 30,202.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,499.34 : 44,835.72 = 21,892.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,499.34/44,835.72 = 21,892.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,499.34x = 44,835.72 × 21,892.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,499.34x = 981,561,068.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,561,068.17/32,499.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,202.49

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