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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,151.24, 48,031.34 and 20,814.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,151.24, 48,031.34 and 20,814.21 is: 31,094.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,151.24 : 48,031.34 = 20,814.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,151.24/48,031.34 = 20,814.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,151.24x = 48,031.34 × 20,814.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,151.24x = 999,734,293.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,734,293.27/32,151.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,094.74

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