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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,798.22, 45,231.84 and 21,464.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,798.22, 45,231.84 and 21,464.10 is: 29,601.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,798.22 : 45,231.84 = 21,464.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,798.22/45,231.84 = 21,464.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,798.22x = 45,231.84 × 21,464.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,798.22x = 970,860,736.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,860,736.94/32,798.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,601.02

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