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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,943.96, 45,431.54 and 21,623.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,943.96, 45,431.54 and 21,623.27 is: 29,819.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,943.96 : 45,431.54 = 21,623.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,943.96/45,431.54 = 21,623.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,943.96x = 45,431.54 × 21,623.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,943.96x = 982,378,455.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,378,455.94/32,943.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,819.68

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