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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,914.74, 67,386.69 and 21,543

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,914.74, 67,386.69 and 21,543 is: 32,321.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,914.74 : 67,386.69 = 21,543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,914.74/67,386.69 = 21,543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,914.74x = 67,386.69 × 21,543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,914.74x = 1,451,711,462.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,711,462.67/44,914.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,321.49

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