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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,812.97, 45,266.14 and 21,477.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,812.97, 45,266.14 and 21,477.47 is: 29,628.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,812.97 : 45,266.14 = 21,477.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,812.97/45,266.14 = 21,477.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,812.97x = 45,266.14 × 21,477.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,812.97x = 972,201,997.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,201,997.01/32,812.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,628.59

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