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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,847.69, 45,288.30 and 21,499.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,847.69, 45,288.30 and 21,499.19 is: 29,641.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,847.69 : 45,288.30 = 21,499.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,847.69/45,288.30 = 21,499.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,847.69x = 45,288.30 × 21,499.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,847.69x = 973,661,540.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,661,540.04/32,847.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,641.71

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