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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,977.53, 45,506.84 and 21,039.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,977.53, 45,506.84 and 21,039.59 is: 29,033.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,977.53 : 45,506.84 = 21,039.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,977.53/45,506.84 = 21,039.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,977.53x = 45,506.84 × 21,039.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,977.53x = 957,444,923.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,444,923.06/32,977.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,033.25

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