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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,628.72, 45,034.11 and 21,300.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,628.72, 45,034.11 and 21,300.06 is: 29,398.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,628.72 : 45,034.11 = 21,300.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,628.72/45,034.11 = 21,300.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,628.72x = 45,034.11 × 21,300.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,628.72x = 959,229,245.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,229,245.05/32,628.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,398.31

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