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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,971.80, 45,522.06 and 21,661.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,971.80, 45,522.06 and 21,661.40 is: 29,906.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,971.80 : 45,522.06 = 21,661.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,971.80/45,522.06 = 21,661.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,971.80x = 45,522.06 × 21,661.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,971.80x = 986,071,550.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,071,550.48/32,971.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,906.51

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