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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,717.64, 49,076.77 and 21,039.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,717.64, 49,076.77 and 21,039.06 is: 31,558.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,717.64 : 49,076.77 = 21,039.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,717.64/49,076.77 = 21,039.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,717.64x = 49,076.77 × 21,039.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,717.64x = 1,032,529,108.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,529,108.64/32,717.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,558.79

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