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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,673.72, 45,076.68 and 21,339.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,673.72, 45,076.68 and 21,339.36 is: 29,439.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,673.72 : 45,076.68 = 21,339.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,673.72/45,076.68 = 21,339.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,673.72x = 45,076.68 × 21,339.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,673.72x = 961,907,502.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,907,502.12/32,673.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,439.79

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