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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,945.63, 45,468.54 and 21,624.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,945.63, 45,468.54 and 21,624.26 is: 29,843.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,945.63 : 45,468.54 = 21,624.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,945.63/45,468.54 = 21,624.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,945.63x = 45,468.54 × 21,624.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,945.63x = 983,223,303.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,223,303.44/32,945.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,843.82

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