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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,852.69, 45,320.86 and 21,517.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,852.69, 45,320.86 and 21,517.20 is: 29,683.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,852.69 : 45,320.86 = 21,517.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,852.69/45,320.86 = 21,517.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,852.69x = 45,320.86 × 21,517.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,852.69x = 975,177,841.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,177,841.70/32,852.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,683.35

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