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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,643.39, 45,031.29 and 21,319.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,643.39, 45,031.29 and 21,319.51 is: 29,410.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,643.39 : 45,031.29 = 21,319.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,643.39/45,031.29 = 21,319.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,643.39x = 45,031.29 × 21,319.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,643.39x = 960,044,924.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,044,924.89/32,643.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,410.09

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