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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,592.96, 44,908.83 and 21,964.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,592.96, 44,908.83 and 21,964.14 is: 30,263.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,592.96 : 44,908.83 = 21,964.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,592.96/44,908.83 = 21,964.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,592.96x = 44,908.83 × 21,964.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,592.96x = 986,383,829.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,383,829.36/32,592.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,263.71

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