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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,023.77, 48,031.08 and 20,141.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,023.77, 48,031.08 and 20,141.29 is: 30,209.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,023.77 : 48,031.08 = 20,141.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,023.77/48,031.08 = 20,141.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,023.77x = 48,031.08 × 20,141.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,023.77x = 967,407,911.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,407,911.29/32,023.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,209.06

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