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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,297.76, 48,383.46 and 21,170.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,297.76, 48,383.46 and 21,170.49 is: 31,714.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,297.76 : 48,383.46 = 21,170.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,297.76/48,383.46 = 21,170.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,297.76x = 48,383.46 × 21,170.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,297.76x = 1,024,301,556.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,301,556.10/32,297.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,714.32

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