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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,650.23, 48,975.35 and 21,554.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,650.23, 48,975.35 and 21,554.32 is: 32,331.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,650.23 : 48,975.35 = 21,554.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,650.23/48,975.35 = 21,554.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,650.23x = 48,975.35 × 21,554.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,650.23x = 1,055,630,216.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,630,216.63/32,650.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,331.48

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