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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,266.08, 48,306.80 and 21,859.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,266.08, 48,306.80 and 21,859.36 is: 32,726.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,266.08 : 48,306.80 = 21,859.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,266.08/48,306.80 = 21,859.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,266.08x = 48,306.80 × 21,859.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,266.08x = 1,055,955,731.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,955,731.65/32,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,726.50

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