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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,513.19, 44,905.22 and 21,884.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,513.19, 44,905.22 and 21,884.37 is: 30,225.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,513.19 : 44,905.22 = 21,884.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,513.19/44,905.22 = 21,884.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,513.19x = 44,905.22 × 21,884.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,513.19x = 982,722,449.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,722,449.41/32,513.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,225.35

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