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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,668.97, 48,910.49 and 21,541.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,668.97, 48,910.49 and 21,541.70 is: 32,251.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,668.97 : 48,910.49 = 21,541.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,668.97/48,910.49 = 21,541.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,668.97x = 48,910.49 × 21,541.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,668.97x = 1,053,614,750.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,614,750.17/32,668.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,251.24

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