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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,783.13, 67,072.58 and 21,426.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,783.13, 67,072.58 and 21,426.09 is: 32,090.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,783.13 : 67,072.58 = 21,426.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,783.13/67,072.58 = 21,426.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,783.13x = 67,072.58 × 21,426.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,783.13x = 1,437,103,028.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,103,028.48/44,783.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,090.28

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