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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,979.03, 45,508.91 and 21,041.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,979.03, 45,508.91 and 21,041.09 is: 29,035.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,979.03 : 45,508.91 = 21,041.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,979.03/45,508.91 = 21,041.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,979.03x = 45,508.91 × 21,041.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,979.03x = 957,556,738.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,556,738.36/32,979.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,035.32

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