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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,997.48, 45,532.44 and 21,067.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,997.48, 45,532.44 and 21,067.80 is: 29,070.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,997.48 : 45,532.44 = 21,067.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,997.48/45,532.44 = 21,067.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,997.48x = 45,532.44 × 21,067.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,997.48x = 959,268,339.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,268,339.43/32,997.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,070.96

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