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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,564.56, 48,810.96 and 21,306.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,564.56, 48,810.96 and 21,306.38 is: 31,936.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,564.56 : 48,810.96 = 21,306.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,564.56/48,810.96 = 21,306.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,564.56x = 48,810.96 × 21,306.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,564.56x = 1,039,984,861.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,984,861.92/32,564.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,936.09

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