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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,669.40, 49,004.10 and 21,005.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,669.40, 49,004.10 and 21,005.40 is: 31,508.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,669.40 : 49,004.10 = 21,005.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,669.40/49,004.10 = 21,005.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,669.40x = 49,004.10 × 21,005.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,669.40x = 1,029,350,722.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,350,722.14/32,669.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,508.10

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