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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,237.40, 48,410.62 and 21,011.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,237.40, 48,410.62 and 21,011.80 is: 31,553.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,237.40 : 48,410.62 = 21,011.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,237.40/48,410.62 = 21,011.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,237.40x = 48,410.62 × 21,011.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,237.40x = 1,017,194,265.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,194,265.32/32,237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,553.24

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