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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,571.60, 44,946.36 and 21,975.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,571.60, 44,946.36 and 21,975.60 is: 30,324.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,571.60 : 44,946.36 = 21,975.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,571.60/44,946.36 = 21,975.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,571.60x = 44,946.36 × 21,975.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,571.60x = 987,723,228.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,723,228.82/32,571.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,324.68

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