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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,944.96, 45,432.92 and 21,624.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,944.96, 45,432.92 and 21,624.27 is: 29,821.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,944.96 : 45,432.92 = 21,624.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,944.96/45,432.92 = 21,624.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,944.96x = 45,432.92 × 21,624.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,944.96x = 982,453,728.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,453,728.97/32,944.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,821.06

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