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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,592.45, 45,014.58 and 21,963.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,592.45, 45,014.58 and 21,963.63 is: 30,334.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,592.45 : 45,014.58 = 21,963.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,592.45/45,014.58 = 21,963.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,592.45x = 45,014.58 × 21,963.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,592.45x = 988,683,579.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,683,579.73/32,592.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,334.74

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