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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,923.91, 45,422.76 and 21,599.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,923.91, 45,422.76 and 21,599.71 is: 29,799.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,923.91 : 45,422.76 = 21,599.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,923.91/45,422.76 = 21,599.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,923.91x = 45,422.76 × 21,599.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,923.91x = 981,118,329.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,118,329.84/32,923.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,799.57

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