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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,508.20, 44,882.84 and 21,766.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,508.20, 44,882.84 and 21,766.86 is: 30,052.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,508.20 : 44,882.84 = 21,766.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,508.20/44,882.84 = 21,766.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,508.20x = 44,882.84 × 21,766.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,508.20x = 976,958,549.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,958,549.10/32,508.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,052.68

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