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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,797.23, 45,230.46 and 21,463.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,797.23, 45,230.46 and 21,463.10 is: 29,599.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,797.23 : 45,230.46 = 21,463.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,797.23/45,230.46 = 21,463.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,797.23x = 45,230.46 × 21,463.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,797.23x = 970,785,886.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,785,886.03/32,797.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,599.63

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