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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,651.23, 48,976.85 and 21,555.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,651.23, 48,976.85 and 21,555.32 is: 32,332.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,651.23 : 48,976.85 = 21,555.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,651.23/48,976.85 = 21,555.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,651.23x = 48,976.85 × 21,555.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,651.23x = 1,055,711,674.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,711,674.34/32,651.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,332.99

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