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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,157.41, 48,231.86 and 20,275.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,157.41, 48,231.86 and 20,275.92 is: 30,411.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,157.41 : 48,231.86 = 20,275.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,157.41/48,231.86 = 20,275.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,157.41x = 48,231.86 × 20,275.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,157.41x = 977,945,233.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,945,233.43/32,157.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,411.20

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