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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,998.31, 45,525.72 and 21,673.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,998.31, 45,525.72 and 21,673.94 is: 29,902.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,998.31 : 45,525.72 = 21,673.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,998.31/45,525.72 = 21,673.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,998.31x = 45,525.72 × 21,673.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,998.31x = 986,721,496.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,721,496.11/32,998.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,902.19

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