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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,995.31, 45,521.59 and 21,670.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,995.31, 45,521.59 and 21,670.94 is: 29,898.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,995.31 : 45,521.59 = 21,670.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,995.31/45,521.59 = 21,670.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,995.31x = 45,521.59 × 21,670.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,995.31x = 986,495,363.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,495,363.81/32,995.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,898.05

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