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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,997.84, 45,525.08 and 21,673.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,997.84, 45,525.08 and 21,673.49 is: 29,901.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,997.84 : 45,525.08 = 21,673.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,997.84/45,525.08 = 21,673.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,997.84x = 45,525.08 × 21,673.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,997.84x = 986,687,030.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,687,030.14/32,997.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,901.56

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