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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,671.15, 45,079.31 and 21,357.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,671.15, 45,079.31 and 21,357.22 is: 29,468.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,671.15 : 45,079.31 = 21,357.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,671.15/45,079.31 = 21,357.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,671.15x = 45,079.31 × 21,357.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,671.15x = 962,768,706.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,768,706.27/32,671.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,468.47

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