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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,451.90, 48,614.73 and 21,325.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,451.90, 48,614.73 and 21,325.08 is: 31,946.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,451.90 : 48,614.73 = 21,325.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,451.90/48,614.73 = 21,325.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,451.90x = 48,614.73 × 21,325.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,451.90x = 1,036,713,006.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,713,006.43/32,451.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,946.14

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