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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,322.24, 48,505.68 and 21,234.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,322.24, 48,505.68 and 21,234.24 is: 31,866.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,322.24 : 48,505.68 = 21,234.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,322.24/48,505.68 = 21,234.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,322.24x = 48,505.68 × 21,234.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,322.24x = 1,029,981,250.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,981,250.48/32,322.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,866.02

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