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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,857.66, 45,327.76 and 21,522.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,857.66, 45,327.76 and 21,522.25 is: 29,690.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,857.66 : 45,327.76 = 21,522.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,857.66/45,327.76 = 21,522.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,857.66x = 45,327.76 × 21,522.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,857.66x = 975,555,382.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,555,382.66/32,857.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,690.35

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