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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,323.24, 48,507.18 and 21,235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,323.24, 48,507.18 and 21,235.24 is: 31,867.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,323.24 : 48,507.18 = 21,235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,323.24/48,507.18 = 21,235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,323.24x = 48,507.18 × 21,235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,323.24x = 1,030,061,609.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,061,609.02/32,323.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,867.52

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