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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,867.94, 45,341.91 and 21,532.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,867.94, 45,341.91 and 21,532.50 is: 29,704.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,867.94 : 45,341.91 = 21,532.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,867.94/45,341.91 = 21,532.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,867.94x = 45,341.91 × 21,532.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,867.94x = 976,324,677.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,324,677.08/32,867.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,704.47

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