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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,999.08, 45,526.78 and 21,674.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,999.08, 45,526.78 and 21,674.72 is: 29,903.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,999.08 : 45,526.78 = 21,674.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,999.08/45,526.78 = 21,674.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,999.08x = 45,526.78 × 21,674.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,999.08x = 986,780,227.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,780,227.99/32,999.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,903.27

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