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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,910.40, 45,395.43 and 21,580.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,910.40, 45,395.43 and 21,580.66 is: 29,767.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,910.40 : 45,395.43 = 21,580.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,910.40/45,395.43 = 21,580.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,910.40x = 45,395.43 × 21,580.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,910.40x = 979,663,340.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,663,340.38/32,910.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,767.59

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