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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,522.74, 44,864.94 and 21,768.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,522.74, 44,864.94 and 21,768.06 is: 30,028.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,522.74 : 44,864.94 = 21,768.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,522.74/44,864.94 = 21,768.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,522.74x = 44,864.94 × 21,768.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,522.74x = 976,622,707.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,622,707.06/32,522.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,028.92

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