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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,930.01, 45,448.52 and 21,632.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,930.01, 45,448.52 and 21,632.23 is: 29,855.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,930.01 : 45,448.52 = 21,632.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,930.01/45,448.52 = 21,632.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,930.01x = 45,448.52 × 21,632.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,930.01x = 983,152,610.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,152,610.56/32,930.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,855.83

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