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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,523.74, 44,866.32 and 21,769.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,523.74, 44,866.32 and 21,769.06 is: 30,030.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,523.74 : 44,866.32 = 21,769.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,523.74/44,866.32 = 21,769.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,523.74x = 44,866.32 × 21,769.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,523.74x = 976,697,612.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,697,612.06/32,523.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,030.30

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