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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,512.19, 44,903.84 and 21,883.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,512.19, 44,903.84 and 21,883.37 is: 30,223.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,512.19 : 44,903.84 = 21,883.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,512.19/44,903.84 = 21,883.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,512.19x = 44,903.84 × 21,883.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,512.19x = 982,647,011.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,647,011.20/32,512.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,223.96

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