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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,687.76, 45,094.68 and 21,788.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,687.76, 45,094.68 and 21,788.40 is: 30,058.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,687.76 : 45,094.68 = 21,788.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,687.76/45,094.68 = 21,788.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,687.76x = 45,094.68 × 21,788.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,687.76x = 982,540,925.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,540,925.71/32,687.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,058.37

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