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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,047.53, 48,044.97 and 20,814.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,047.53, 48,044.97 and 20,814.45 is: 31,204.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,047.53 : 48,044.97 = 20,814.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,047.53/48,044.97 = 20,814.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,047.53x = 48,044.97 × 20,814.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,047.53x = 1,000,029,625.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,029,625.82/32,047.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,204.58

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