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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,994.57, 45,520.51 and 21,670.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,994.57, 45,520.51 and 21,670.16 is: 29,896.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,994.57 : 45,520.51 = 21,670.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,994.57/45,520.51 = 21,670.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,994.57x = 45,520.51 × 21,670.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,994.57x = 986,436,734.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,436,734.98/32,994.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,896.94

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