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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,852.58, 45,343.16 and 21,351.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,852.58, 45,343.16 and 21,351.39 is: 29,469.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,852.58 : 45,343.16 = 21,351.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,852.58/45,343.16 = 21,351.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,852.58x = 45,343.16 × 21,351.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,852.58x = 968,139,492.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,139,492.99/32,852.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,469.21

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