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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,651.34, 45,045.93 and 21,317.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,651.34, 45,045.93 and 21,317.22 is: 29,409.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,651.34 : 45,045.93 = 21,317.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,651.34/45,045.93 = 21,317.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,651.34x = 45,045.93 × 21,317.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,651.34x = 960,253,999.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,253,999.91/32,651.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,409.33

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