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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,955.64, 45,442.34 and 21,000.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,955.64, 45,442.34 and 21,000.04 is: 28,956.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,955.64 : 45,442.34 = 21,000.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,955.64/45,442.34 = 21,000.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,955.64x = 45,442.34 × 21,000.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,955.64x = 954,290,957.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,290,957.69/32,955.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,956.83

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