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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,052.21, 67,490.84 and 21,695.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,052.21, 67,490.84 and 21,695.05 is: 32,500.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,052.21 : 67,490.84 = 21,695.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,052.21/67,490.84 = 21,695.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,052.21x = 67,490.84 × 21,695.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,052.21x = 1,464,217,039.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,217,039.87/45,052.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,500.45

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