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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,617.52, 45,030.84 and 21,471.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,617.52, 45,030.84 and 21,471.92 is: 29,643.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,617.52 : 45,030.84 = 21,471.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,617.52/45,030.84 = 21,471.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,617.52x = 45,030.84 × 21,471.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,617.52x = 966,898,594.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,898,594.01/32,617.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,643.53

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