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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,554.26, 44,908.65 and 21,925.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,554.26, 44,908.65 and 21,925.44 is: 30,246.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,554.26 : 44,908.65 = 21,925.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,554.26/44,908.65 = 21,925.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,554.26x = 44,908.65 × 21,925.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,554.26x = 984,641,911.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,641,911.06/32,554.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,246.18

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