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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,794.06, 45,277.78 and 21,470.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,794.06, 45,277.78 and 21,470.26 is: 29,643.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,794.06 : 45,277.78 = 21,470.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,794.06/45,277.78 = 21,470.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,794.06x = 45,277.78 × 21,470.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,794.06x = 972,125,708.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,125,708.82/32,794.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,643.35

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