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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,094.83, 48,031.99 and 20,243.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,094.83, 48,031.99 and 20,243.12 is: 30,295.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,094.83 : 48,031.99 = 20,243.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,094.83/48,031.99 = 20,243.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,094.83x = 48,031.99 × 20,243.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,094.83x = 972,317,046.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,317,046.64/32,094.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,295.13

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