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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,651.60, 45,045.77 and 21,317.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,651.60, 45,045.77 and 21,317.16 is: 29,408.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,651.60 : 45,045.77 = 21,317.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,651.60/45,045.77 = 21,317.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,651.60x = 45,045.77 × 21,317.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,651.60x = 960,247,779.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,247,779.83/32,651.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,408.91

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