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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,668.40, 45,040.06 and 21,162.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,668.40, 45,040.06 and 21,162.84 is: 29,177.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,668.40 : 45,040.06 = 21,162.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,668.40/45,040.06 = 21,162.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,668.40x = 45,040.06 × 21,162.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,668.40x = 953,175,583.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,175,583.37/32,668.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,177.30

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