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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,889.78, 45,372.51 and 21,556.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,889.78, 45,372.51 and 21,556.26 is: 29,737.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,889.78 : 45,372.51 = 21,556.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,889.78/45,372.51 = 21,556.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,889.78x = 45,372.51 × 21,556.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,889.78x = 978,061,622.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,061,622.41/32,889.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,737.55

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