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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,923.98, 45,454.66 and 21,613.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,923.98, 45,454.66 and 21,613.26 is: 29,839.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,923.98 : 45,454.66 = 21,613.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,923.98/45,454.66 = 21,613.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,923.98x = 45,454.66 × 21,613.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,923.98x = 982,423,155.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,423,155.68/32,923.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,839.14

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