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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,796.23, 45,229.08 and 21,462.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,796.23, 45,229.08 and 21,462.10 is: 29,598.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,796.23 : 45,229.08 = 21,462.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,796.23/45,229.08 = 21,462.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,796.23x = 45,229.08 × 21,462.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,796.23x = 970,711,005.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,711,005.28/32,796.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,598.25

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