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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,930.56, 45,458.76 and 21,009.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,930.56, 45,458.76 and 21,009.52 is: 29,002.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,930.56 : 45,458.76 = 21,009.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,930.56/45,458.76 = 21,009.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,930.56x = 45,458.76 × 21,009.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,930.56x = 955,066,727.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,066,727.40/32,930.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,002.44

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