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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,576.07, 44,991.81 and 21,947.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,576.07, 44,991.81 and 21,947.25 is: 30,312.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,576.07 : 44,991.81 = 21,947.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,576.07/44,991.81 = 21,947.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,576.07x = 44,991.81 × 21,947.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,576.07x = 987,446,502.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,446,502.02/32,576.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,312.02

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