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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,995.98, 45,530.37 and 21,066.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,995.98, 45,530.37 and 21,066.30 is: 29,068.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,995.98 : 45,530.37 = 21,066.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,995.98/45,530.37 = 21,066.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,995.98x = 45,530.37 × 21,066.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,995.98x = 959,156,433.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,156,433.53/32,995.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,068.89

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