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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,257.31, 48,385.89 and 21,161.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,257.31, 48,385.89 and 21,161.34 is: 31,741.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,257.31 : 48,385.89 = 21,161.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,257.31/48,385.89 = 21,161.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,257.31x = 48,385.89 × 21,161.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,257.31x = 1,023,910,269.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,910,269.49/32,257.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,741.97

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