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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,031.42, 48,022.23 and 20,762.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,031.42, 48,022.23 and 20,762.97 is: 31,128.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,031.42 : 48,022.23 = 20,762.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,031.42/48,022.23 = 20,762.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,031.42x = 48,022.23 × 20,762.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,031.42x = 997,084,120.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,084,120.82/32,031.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,128.31

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