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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,551.62, 48,791.52 and 21,302.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,551.62, 48,791.52 and 21,302.34 is: 31,930.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,551.62 : 48,791.52 = 21,302.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,551.62/48,791.52 = 21,302.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,551.62x = 48,791.52 × 21,302.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,551.62x = 1,039,373,548.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,373,548.16/32,551.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,930.01

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