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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,651.04, 48,976.57 and 21,555.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,651.04, 48,976.57 and 21,555.13 is: 32,332.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,651.04 : 48,976.57 = 21,555.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,651.04/48,976.57 = 21,555.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,651.04x = 48,976.57 × 21,555.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,651.04x = 1,055,696,333.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,696,333.30/32,651.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,332.70

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