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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,958.64, 45,446.48 and 21,003.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,958.64, 45,446.48 and 21,003.04 is: 28,960.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,958.64 : 45,446.48 = 21,003.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,958.64/45,446.48 = 21,003.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,958.64x = 45,446.48 × 21,003.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,958.64x = 954,514,237.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,514,237.30/32,958.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,960.97

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