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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,996.31, 45,522.97 and 21,671.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,996.31, 45,522.97 and 21,671.94 is: 29,899.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,996.31 : 45,522.97 = 21,671.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,996.31/45,522.97 = 21,671.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,996.31x = 45,522.97 × 21,671.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,996.31x = 986,571,074.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,571,074.46/32,996.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,899.44

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