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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,148.80, 48,194.40 and 21,060.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,148.80, 48,194.40 and 21,060.80 is: 31,572.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,148.80 : 48,194.40 = 21,060.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,148.80/48,194.40 = 21,060.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,148.80x = 48,194.40 × 21,060.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,148.80x = 1,015,012,619.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,012,619.52/32,148.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,572.33

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