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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,012.82, 48,033.63 and 20,322.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,012.82, 48,033.63 and 20,322.90 is: 30,493.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,012.82 : 48,033.63 = 20,322.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,012.82/48,033.63 = 20,322.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,012.82x = 48,033.63 × 20,322.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,012.82x = 976,182,659.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,182,659.13/32,012.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,493.49

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