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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,652.08, 45,046.46 and 21,317.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,652.08, 45,046.46 and 21,317.66 is: 29,409.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,652.08 : 45,046.46 = 21,317.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,652.08/45,046.46 = 21,317.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,652.08x = 45,046.46 × 21,317.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,652.08x = 960,285,118.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,285,118.48/32,652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,409.62

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