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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,099.86, 48,149.92 and 21,076.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,099.86, 48,149.92 and 21,076.30 is: 31,614.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,099.86 : 48,149.92 = 21,076.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,099.86/48,149.92 = 21,076.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,099.86x = 48,149.92 × 21,076.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,099.86x = 1,014,822,158.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,822,158.90/32,099.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,614.54

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