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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,962.76, 45,494.58 and 21,029.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,962.76, 45,494.58 and 21,029.80 is: 29,024.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,962.76 : 45,494.58 = 21,029.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,962.76/45,494.58 = 21,029.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,962.76x = 45,494.58 × 21,029.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,962.76x = 956,741,918.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,741,918.48/32,962.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,024.93

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