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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,910.62, 45,400.56 and 21,575.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,910.62, 45,400.56 and 21,575.12 is: 29,763.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,910.62 : 45,400.56 = 21,575.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,910.62/45,400.56 = 21,575.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,910.62x = 45,400.56 × 21,575.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,910.62x = 979,522,530.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,522,530.07/32,910.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,763.11

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