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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,684.05, 45,097.99 and 21,944.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,684.05, 45,097.99 and 21,944.51 is: 30,279.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,684.05 : 45,097.99 = 21,944.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,684.05/45,097.99 = 21,944.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,684.05x = 45,097.99 × 21,944.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,684.05x = 989,653,350.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,653,350.42/32,684.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,279.40

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