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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,558.76, 44,914.86 and 21,929.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,558.76, 44,914.86 and 21,929.94 is: 30,252.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,558.76 : 44,914.86 = 21,929.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,558.76/44,914.86 = 21,929.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,558.76x = 44,914.86 × 21,929.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,558.76x = 984,980,184.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,980,184.91/32,558.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,252.39

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