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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,158.41, 48,233.35 and 20,276.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,158.41, 48,233.35 and 20,276.92 is: 30,412.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,158.41 : 48,233.35 = 20,276.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,158.41/48,233.35 = 20,276.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,158.41x = 48,233.35 × 20,276.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,158.41x = 978,023,779.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,023,779.28/32,158.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,412.69

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