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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,369.22, 48,544.79 and 20,505.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,369.22, 48,544.79 and 20,505.35 is: 30,752.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,369.22 : 48,544.79 = 20,505.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,369.22/48,544.79 = 20,505.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,369.22x = 48,544.79 × 20,505.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,369.22x = 995,427,928.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,427,928.46/32,369.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,752.30

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