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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,005.65, 48,008.48 and 21,508.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,005.65, 48,008.48 and 21,508.05 is: 32,262.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,005.65 : 48,008.48 = 21,508.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,005.65/48,008.48 = 21,508.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,005.65x = 48,008.48 × 21,508.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,005.65x = 1,032,568,680.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,568,680.72/32,005.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,262.08

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