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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,740.73, 45,170.35 and 21,416.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,740.73, 45,170.35 and 21,416.68 is: 29,547.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,740.73 : 45,170.35 = 21,416.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,740.73/45,170.35 = 21,416.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,740.73x = 45,170.35 × 21,416.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,740.73x = 967,398,931.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,398,931.44/32,740.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,547.26

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