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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,700.06, 45,114.48 and 21,376.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,700.06, 45,114.48 and 21,376.08 is: 29,491.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,700.06 : 45,114.48 = 21,376.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,700.06/45,114.48 = 21,376.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,700.06x = 45,114.48 × 21,376.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,700.06x = 964,370,733.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,370,733.64/32,700.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,491.41

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