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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,756.65, 45,213.90 and 21,271.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,756.65, 45,213.90 and 21,271.25 is: 29,360.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,756.65 : 45,213.90 = 21,271.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,756.65/45,213.90 = 21,271.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,756.65x = 45,213.90 × 21,271.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,756.65x = 961,756,283.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,756,283.41/32,756.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,360.64

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