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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,997.34, 45,524.39 and 21,672.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,997.34, 45,524.39 and 21,672.97 is: 29,900.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,997.34 : 45,524.39 = 21,672.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,997.34/45,524.39 = 21,672.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,997.34x = 45,524.39 × 21,672.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,997.34x = 986,648,738.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,648,738.74/32,997.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,900.86

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