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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,660.72, 48,898.13 and 21,533.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,660.72, 48,898.13 and 21,533.45 is: 32,238.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,660.72 : 48,898.13 = 21,533.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,660.72/48,898.13 = 21,533.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,660.72x = 48,898.13 × 21,533.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,660.72x = 1,052,945,206.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,945,206.42/32,660.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,238.89

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