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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,348.23, 48,559.25 and 21,682.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,348.23, 48,559.25 and 21,682.51 is: 32,548.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,348.23 : 48,559.25 = 21,682.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,348.23/48,559.25 = 21,682.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,348.23x = 48,559.25 × 21,682.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,348.23x = 1,052,886,423.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,886,423.72/32,348.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,548.50

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