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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,997.69, 45,524.84 and 21,673.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,997.69, 45,524.84 and 21,673.31 is: 29,901.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,997.69 : 45,524.84 = 21,673.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,997.69/45,524.84 = 21,673.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,997.69x = 45,524.84 × 21,673.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,997.69x = 986,673,634.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,673,634.03/32,997.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,901.29

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