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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,955.28, 45,499.28 and 21,644.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,955.28, 45,499.28 and 21,644.88 is: 29,883.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,955.28 : 45,499.28 = 21,644.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,955.28/45,499.28 = 21,644.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,955.28x = 45,499.28 × 21,644.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,955.28x = 984,826,455.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,826,455.69/32,955.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,883.72

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