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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,405.31, 48,569.14 and 21,165.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,405.31, 48,569.14 and 21,165.99 is: 31,723.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,405.31 : 48,569.14 = 21,165.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,405.31/48,569.14 = 21,165.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,405.31x = 48,569.14 × 21,165.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,405.31x = 1,028,013,931.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,013,931.55/32,405.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,723.63

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