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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,557.76, 44,913.47 and 21,928.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,557.76, 44,913.47 and 21,928.94 is: 30,251.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,557.76 : 44,913.47 = 21,928.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,557.76/44,913.47 = 21,928.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,557.76x = 44,913.47 × 21,928.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,557.76x = 984,904,788.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,904,788.82/32,557.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,251.00

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