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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,256.08, 66,356.82 and 21,738.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,256.08, 66,356.82 and 21,738.12 is: 32,593.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,256.08 : 66,356.82 = 21,738.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,256.08/66,356.82 = 21,738.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,256.08x = 66,356.82 × 21,738.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,256.08x = 1,442,472,515.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,472,515.98/44,256.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,593.77

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