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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,565.76, 44,924.52 and 21,936.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,565.76, 44,924.52 and 21,936.94 is: 30,262.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,565.76 : 44,924.52 = 21,936.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,565.76/44,924.52 = 21,936.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,565.76x = 44,924.52 × 21,936.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,565.76x = 985,506,499.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,506,499.77/32,565.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,262.05

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