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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,292.58, 48,439.35 and 21,269.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,292.58, 48,439.35 and 21,269.86 is: 31,905.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,292.58 : 48,439.35 = 21,269.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,292.58/48,439.35 = 21,269.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,292.58x = 48,439.35 × 21,269.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,292.58x = 1,030,298,192.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,298,192.99/32,292.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,905.11

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