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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,650.88, 48,976.31 and 21,554.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,650.88, 48,976.31 and 21,554.97 is: 32,332.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,650.88 : 48,976.31 = 21,554.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,650.88/48,976.31 = 21,554.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,650.88x = 48,976.31 × 21,554.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,650.88x = 1,055,682,540.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,682,540.10/32,650.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,332.44

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