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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,643.62, 45,031.61 and 21,319.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,643.62, 45,031.61 and 21,319.74 is: 29,410.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,643.62 : 45,031.61 = 21,319.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,643.62/45,031.61 = 21,319.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,643.62x = 45,031.61 × 21,319.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,643.62x = 960,062,396.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,062,396.93/32,643.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,410.42

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