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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,002.80, 48,004.20 and 20,324.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,002.80, 48,004.20 and 20,324.40 is: 30,486.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,002.80 : 48,004.20 = 20,324.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,002.80/48,004.20 = 20,324.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,002.80x = 48,004.20 × 20,324.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,002.80x = 975,656,562.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,656,562.48/32,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,486.60

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