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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,533.41, 48,707.85 and 21,301.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,533.41, 48,707.85 and 21,301.86 is: 31,892.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,533.41 : 48,707.85 = 21,301.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,533.41/48,707.85 = 21,301.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,533.41x = 48,707.85 × 21,301.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,533.41x = 1,037,567,801.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,567,801.60/32,533.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,892.38

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