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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,812.72, 45,265.79 and 21,477.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,812.72, 45,265.79 and 21,477.22 is: 29,628.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,812.72 : 45,265.79 = 21,477.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,812.72/45,265.79 = 21,477.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,812.72x = 45,265.79 × 21,477.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,812.72x = 972,183,270.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,183,270.83/32,812.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,628.25

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