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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,622.58, 48,897.42 and 21,536.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,622.58, 48,897.42 and 21,536.92 is: 32,281.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,622.58 : 48,897.42 = 21,536.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,622.58/48,897.42 = 21,536.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,622.58x = 48,897.42 × 21,536.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,622.58x = 1,053,099,822.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,099,822.75/32,622.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,281.32

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