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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,732.31, 45,183.74 and 21,411.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,732.31, 45,183.74 and 21,411.84 is: 29,556.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,732.31 : 45,183.74 = 21,411.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,732.31/45,183.74 = 21,411.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,732.31x = 45,183.74 × 21,411.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,732.31x = 967,466,904.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,466,904.42/32,732.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,556.94

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