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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,649.85, 48,974.76 and 21,553.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,649.85, 48,974.76 and 21,553.93 is: 32,330.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,649.85 : 48,974.76 = 21,553.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,649.85/48,974.76 = 21,553.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,649.85x = 48,974.76 × 21,553.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,649.85x = 1,055,598,610.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,598,610.03/32,649.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,330.89

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