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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,918.77, 45,432.08 and 21,597.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,918.77, 45,432.08 and 21,597.84 is: 29,807.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,918.77 : 45,432.08 = 21,597.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,918.77/45,432.08 = 21,597.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,918.77x = 45,432.08 × 21,597.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,918.77x = 981,234,794.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,234,794.71/32,918.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,807.76

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