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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,522.67, 44,827.58 and 21,763.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,522.67, 44,827.58 and 21,763.71 is: 29,997.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,522.67 : 44,827.58 = 21,763.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,522.67/44,827.58 = 21,763.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,522.67x = 44,827.58 × 21,763.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,522.67x = 975,614,505.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,614,505.53/32,522.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,997.98

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