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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,872.88, 67,251.72 and 21,464.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,872.88, 67,251.72 and 21,464.24 is: 32,168.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,872.88 : 67,251.72 = 21,464.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,872.88/67,251.72 = 21,464.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,872.88x = 67,251.72 × 21,464.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,872.88x = 1,443,507,058.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,507,058.49/44,872.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,168.81

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