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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,018.64, 48,023.44 and 20,136.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,018.64, 48,023.44 and 20,136.19 is: 30,201.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,018.64 : 48,023.44 = 20,136.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,018.64/48,023.44 = 20,136.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,018.64x = 48,023.44 × 20,136.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,018.64x = 967,009,112.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,009,112.29/32,018.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,201.44

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