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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,836.63, 45,296.25 and 21,524.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,836.63, 45,296.25 and 21,524.38 is: 29,691.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,836.63 : 45,296.25 = 21,524.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,836.63/45,296.25 = 21,524.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,836.63x = 45,296.25 × 21,524.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,836.63x = 974,973,697.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,973,697.58/32,836.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,691.65

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