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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,990.36, 45,483.86 and 21,032.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,990.36, 45,483.86 and 21,032.93 is: 28,998.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,990.36 : 45,483.86 = 21,032.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,990.36/45,483.86 = 21,032.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,990.36x = 45,483.86 × 21,032.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,990.36x = 956,659,009.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,659,009.80/32,990.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,998.14

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