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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,017.64, 48,021.95 and 20,135.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,017.64, 48,021.95 and 20,135.19 is: 30,199.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,017.64 : 48,021.95 = 20,135.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,017.64/48,021.95 = 20,135.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,017.64x = 48,021.95 × 20,135.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,017.64x = 966,930,986.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,930,986.74/32,017.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,199.95

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