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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,609.54, 44,976.68 and 21,866.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,609.54, 44,976.68 and 21,866.58 is: 30,159.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,609.54 : 44,976.68 = 21,866.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,609.54/44,976.68 = 21,866.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,609.54x = 44,976.68 × 21,866.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,609.54x = 983,486,301.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,486,301.27/32,609.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,159.47

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