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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,114.10, 48,171.15 and 21,033.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,114.10, 48,171.15 and 21,033.30 is: 31,549.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,114.10 : 48,171.15 = 21,033.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,114.10/48,171.15 = 21,033.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,114.10x = 48,171.15 × 21,033.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,114.10x = 1,013,198,249.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,198,249.30/32,114.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,549.95

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