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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,525.60, 44,882.88 and 21,929.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,525.60, 44,882.88 and 21,929.52 is: 30,261.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,525.60 : 44,882.88 = 21,929.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,525.60/44,882.88 = 21,929.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,525.60x = 44,882.88 × 21,929.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,525.60x = 984,260,014.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,260,014.62/32,525.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,261.09

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