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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,647.73, 45,037.25 and 21,323.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,647.73, 45,037.25 and 21,323.85 is: 29,416.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,647.73 : 45,037.25 = 21,323.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,647.73/45,037.25 = 21,323.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,647.73x = 45,037.25 × 21,323.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,647.73x = 960,367,616.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,367,616.72/32,647.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,416.07

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