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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,982.12, 45,513.06 and 21,044.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,982.12, 45,513.06 and 21,044.13 is: 29,039.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,982.12 : 45,513.06 = 21,044.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,982.12/45,513.06 = 21,044.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,982.12x = 45,513.06 × 21,044.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,982.12x = 957,782,751.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,782,751.34/32,982.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,039.45

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