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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,993.74, 48,032.28 and 21,510.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,993.74, 48,032.28 and 21,510.72 is: 32,294.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,993.74 : 48,032.28 = 21,510.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,993.74/48,032.28 = 21,510.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,993.74x = 48,032.28 × 21,510.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,993.74x = 1,033,208,926.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,208,926.04/31,993.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,294.10

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