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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,512.32, 44,840.16 and 21,897.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,512.32, 44,840.16 and 21,897.60 is: 30,200.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,512.32 : 44,840.16 = 21,897.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,512.32/44,840.16 = 21,897.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,512.32x = 44,840.16 × 21,897.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,512.32x = 981,891,887.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,891,887.62/32,512.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,200.61

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