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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,255.04, 48,382.52 and 21,159.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,255.04, 48,382.52 and 21,159.09 is: 31,738.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,255.04 : 48,382.52 = 21,159.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,255.04/48,382.52 = 21,159.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,255.04x = 48,382.52 × 21,159.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,255.04x = 1,023,729,989.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,729,989.31/32,255.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,738.60

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