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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,646.97, 45,036.22 and 21,323.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,646.97, 45,036.22 and 21,323.10 is: 29,415.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,646.97 : 45,036.22 = 21,323.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,646.97/45,036.22 = 21,323.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,646.97x = 45,036.22 × 21,323.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,646.97x = 960,311,634.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,311,634.96/32,646.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,415.03

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