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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,205.80, 48,231.90 and 32,205.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,205.80, 48,231.90 and 32,205.80 is: 48,231.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,205.80 : 48,231.90 = 32,205.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,205.80/48,231.90 = 32,205.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,205.80x = 48,231.90 × 32,205.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,205.80x = 1,553,346,925.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,346,925.02/32,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,231.90

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