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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,697.05, 45,110.33 and 21,373.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,697.05, 45,110.33 and 21,373.08 is: 29,487.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,697.05 : 45,110.33 = 21,373.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,697.05/45,110.33 = 21,373.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,697.05x = 45,110.33 × 21,373.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,697.05x = 964,146,585.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,146,585.05/32,697.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,487.27

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