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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,058.72, 48,088.44 and 21,035.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,058.72, 48,088.44 and 21,035.34 is: 31,553.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,058.72 : 48,088.44 = 21,035.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,058.72/48,088.44 = 21,035.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,058.72x = 48,088.44 × 21,035.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,058.72x = 1,011,556,685.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,556,685.47/32,058.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,553.25

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