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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,625.72, 45,029.97 and 21,297.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,625.72, 45,029.97 and 21,297.06 is: 29,394.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,625.72 : 45,029.97 = 21,297.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,625.72/45,029.97 = 21,297.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,625.72x = 45,029.97 × 21,297.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,625.72x = 959,005,972.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,005,972.89/32,625.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,394.17

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