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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,998.06, 45,525.38 and 21,673.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,998.06, 45,525.38 and 21,673.69 is: 29,901.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,998.06 : 45,525.38 = 21,673.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,998.06/45,525.38 = 21,673.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,998.06x = 45,525.38 × 21,673.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,998.06x = 986,702,973.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,702,973.25/32,998.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,901.85

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