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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,522.95, 44,865.23 and 21,768.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,522.95, 44,865.23 and 21,768.27 is: 30,029.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,522.95 : 44,865.23 = 21,768.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,522.95/44,865.23 = 21,768.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,522.95x = 44,865.23 × 21,768.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,522.95x = 976,638,476.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,638,476.76/32,522.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,029.21

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