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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,992.98, 45,526.23 and 21,063.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,992.98, 45,526.23 and 21,063.30 is: 29,064.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,992.98 : 45,526.23 = 21,063.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,992.98/45,526.23 = 21,063.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,992.98x = 45,526.23 × 21,063.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,992.98x = 958,932,640.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,932,640.36/32,992.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,064.75

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