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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,782.63, 67,071.82 and 21,425.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,782.63, 67,071.82 and 21,425.59 is: 32,089.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,782.63 : 67,071.82 = 21,425.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,782.63/67,071.82 = 21,425.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,782.63x = 67,071.82 × 21,425.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,782.63x = 1,437,053,315.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,053,315.87/44,782.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,089.52

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