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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,022.77, 48,029.58 and 20,140.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,022.77, 48,029.58 and 20,140.29 is: 30,207.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,022.77 : 48,029.58 = 20,140.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,022.77/48,029.58 = 20,140.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,022.77x = 48,029.58 × 20,140.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,022.77x = 967,329,669.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,329,669.78/32,022.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,207.56

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