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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,994.78, 45,527.67 and 21,068.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,994.78, 45,527.67 and 21,068.70 is: 29,071.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,994.78 : 45,527.67 = 21,068.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,994.78/45,527.67 = 21,068.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,994.78x = 45,527.67 × 21,068.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,994.78x = 959,208,820.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,208,820.93/32,994.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,071.53

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