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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,651.85, 48,977.76 and 21,555.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,651.85, 48,977.76 and 21,555.93 is: 32,333.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,651.85 : 48,977.76 = 21,555.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,651.85/48,977.76 = 21,555.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,651.85x = 48,977.76 × 21,555.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,651.85x = 1,055,761,166.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,761,166.12/32,651.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,333.89

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