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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,423.03, 48,687.28 and 20,021.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,423.03, 48,687.28 and 20,021.93 is: 30,065.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,423.03 : 48,687.28 = 20,021.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,423.03/48,687.28 = 20,021.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,423.03x = 48,687.28 × 20,021.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,423.03x = 974,813,475.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,813,475.00/32,423.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,065.46

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