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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,924.91, 45,424.14 and 21,600.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,924.91, 45,424.14 and 21,600.71 is: 29,800.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,924.91 : 45,424.14 = 21,600.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,924.91/45,424.14 = 21,600.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,924.91x = 45,424.14 × 21,600.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,924.91x = 981,193,675.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,193,675.14/32,924.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,800.95

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