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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,473.77, 48,674.22 and 21,250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,473.77, 48,674.22 and 21,250.70 is: 31,852.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,473.77 : 48,674.22 = 21,250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,473.77/48,674.22 = 21,250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,473.77x = 48,674.22 × 21,250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,473.77x = 1,034,361,368.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,361,368.64/32,473.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,852.21

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