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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,929.56, 45,457.38 and 21,008.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,929.56, 45,457.38 and 21,008.52 is: 29,001.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,929.56 : 45,457.38 = 21,008.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,929.56/45,457.38 = 21,008.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,929.56x = 45,457.38 × 21,008.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,929.56x = 954,992,276.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,992,276.88/32,929.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,001.06

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