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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,996.34, 45,523.01 and 21,671.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,996.34, 45,523.01 and 21,671.97 is: 29,899.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,996.34 : 45,523.01 = 21,671.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,996.34/45,523.01 = 21,671.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,996.34x = 45,523.01 × 21,671.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,996.34x = 986,573,254.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,573,254.52/32,996.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,899.48

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