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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,555.76, 44,910.72 and 21,926.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,555.76, 44,910.72 and 21,926.94 is: 30,248.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,555.76 : 44,910.72 = 21,926.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,555.76/44,910.72 = 21,926.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,555.76x = 44,910.72 × 21,926.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,555.76x = 984,754,662.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,754,662.80/32,555.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,248.25

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