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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,739.47, 45,168.63 and 21,415.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,739.47, 45,168.63 and 21,415.43 is: 29,545.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,739.47 : 45,168.63 = 21,415.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,739.47/45,168.63 = 21,415.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,739.47x = 45,168.63 × 21,415.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,739.47x = 967,305,633.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,305,633.96/32,739.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,545.55

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