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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,653.38, 45,048.68 and 21,319.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,653.38, 45,048.68 and 21,319.24 is: 29,412.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,653.38 : 45,048.68 = 21,319.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,653.38/45,048.68 = 21,319.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,653.38x = 45,048.68 × 21,319.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,653.38x = 960,403,620.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,403,620.60/32,653.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,412.07

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