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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,827.76, 45,286.48 and 21,492.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,827.76, 45,286.48 and 21,492.24 is: 29,648.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,827.76 : 45,286.48 = 21,492.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,827.76/45,286.48 = 21,492.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,827.76x = 45,286.48 × 21,492.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,827.76x = 973,307,896.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,307,896.92/32,827.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,648.93

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