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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,654.60, 45,049.91 and 21,320.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,654.60, 45,049.91 and 21,320.16 is: 29,413.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,654.60 : 45,049.91 = 21,320.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,654.60/45,049.91 = 21,320.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,654.60x = 45,049.91 × 21,320.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,654.60x = 960,471,182.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,471,182.58/32,654.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,413.05

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