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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,010.80, 47,987.40 and 20,922.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,010.80, 47,987.40 and 20,922.80 is: 31,365.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,010.80 : 47,987.40 = 20,922.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,010.80/47,987.40 = 20,922.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,010.80x = 47,987.40 × 20,922.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,010.80x = 1,004,030,772.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,030,772.72/32,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,365.38

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