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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,674.52, 45,083.97 and 21,360.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,674.52, 45,083.97 and 21,360.60 is: 29,473.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,674.52 : 45,083.97 = 21,360.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,674.52/45,083.97 = 21,360.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,674.52x = 45,083.97 × 21,360.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,674.52x = 963,020,649.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,020,649.58/32,674.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,473.14

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