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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,247.38, 48,371.06 and 21,151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,247.38, 48,371.06 and 21,151.50 is: 31,727.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,247.38 : 48,371.06 = 21,151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,247.38/48,371.06 = 21,151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,247.38x = 48,371.06 × 21,151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,247.38x = 1,023,120,369.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,120,369.83/32,247.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,727.25

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