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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,732.65, 45,167.54 and 21,975.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,732.65, 45,167.54 and 21,975.35 is: 30,323.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,732.65 : 45,167.54 = 21,975.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,732.65/45,167.54 = 21,975.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,732.65x = 45,167.54 × 21,975.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,732.65x = 992,572,329.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,572,329.24/32,732.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,323.62

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