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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,658.08, 45,054.74 and 21,323.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,658.08, 45,054.74 and 21,323.66 is: 29,417.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,658.08 : 45,054.74 = 21,323.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,658.08/45,054.74 = 21,323.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,658.08x = 45,054.74 × 21,323.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,658.08x = 960,731,957.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,731,957.15/32,658.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,417.89

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