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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,150.60, 48,218.70 and 21,134.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,150.60, 48,218.70 and 21,134.60 is: 31,697.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,150.60 : 48,218.70 = 21,134.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,150.60/48,218.70 = 21,134.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,150.60x = 48,218.70 × 21,134.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,150.60x = 1,019,082,937.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,082,937.02/32,150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,697.17

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