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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,962.28, 45,508.94 and 21,651.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,962.28, 45,508.94 and 21,651.88 is: 29,893.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,962.28 : 45,508.94 = 21,651.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,962.28/45,508.94 = 21,651.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,962.28x = 45,508.94 × 21,651.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,962.28x = 985,354,107.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,354,107.81/32,962.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,893.38

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