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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,814.03, 45,267.60 and 21,478.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,814.03, 45,267.60 and 21,478.53 is: 29,630.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,814.03 : 45,267.60 = 21,478.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,814.03/45,267.60 = 21,478.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,814.03x = 45,267.60 × 21,478.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,814.03x = 972,281,504.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,281,504.63/32,814.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,630.05

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