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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,210.80, 48,287.40 and 21,122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,210.80, 48,287.40 and 21,122.80 is: 31,665.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,210.80 : 48,287.40 = 21,122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,210.80/48,287.40 = 21,122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,210.80x = 48,287.40 × 21,122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,210.80x = 1,019,965,092.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,965,092.72/32,210.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,665.31

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