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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,760.49, 45,215.48 and 21,440.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,760.49, 45,215.48 and 21,440.04 is: 29,591.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,760.49 : 45,215.48 = 21,440.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,760.49/45,215.48 = 21,440.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,760.49x = 45,215.48 × 21,440.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,760.49x = 969,421,699.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,421,699.82/32,760.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,591.18

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