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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,996.06, 45,522.62 and 21,671.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,996.06, 45,522.62 and 21,671.69 is: 29,899.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,996.06 : 45,522.62 = 21,671.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,996.06/45,522.62 = 21,671.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,996.06x = 45,522.62 × 21,671.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,996.06x = 986,551,935.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,551,935.19/32,996.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,899.09

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