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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,626.85, 45,031.52 and 21,298.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,626.85, 45,031.52 and 21,298.19 is: 29,395.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,626.85 : 45,031.52 = 21,298.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,626.85/45,031.52 = 21,298.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,626.85x = 45,031.52 × 21,298.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,626.85x = 959,089,697.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,089,697.04/32,626.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,395.72

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