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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,009.60, 48,014.40 and 20,172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,009.60, 48,014.40 and 20,172.80 is: 30,259.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,009.60 : 48,014.40 = 20,172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,009.60/48,014.40 = 20,172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,009.60x = 48,014.40 × 20,172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,009.60x = 968,584,888.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,584,888.32/32,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,259.20

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