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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,627.97, 45,033.08 and 21,299.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,627.97, 45,033.08 and 21,299.31 is: 29,397.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,627.97 : 45,033.08 = 21,299.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,627.97/45,033.08 = 21,299.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,627.97x = 45,033.08 × 21,299.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,627.97x = 959,173,424.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,173,424.68/32,627.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,397.28

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