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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,352.91, 48,595.79 and 21,275.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,352.91, 48,595.79 and 21,275.35 is: 31,956.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,352.91 : 48,595.79 = 21,275.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,352.91/48,595.79 = 21,275.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,352.91x = 48,595.79 × 21,275.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,352.91x = 1,033,892,334.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,892,334.40/32,352.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,956.70

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