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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,440.62, 48,716.52 and 20,034.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,440.62, 48,716.52 and 20,034.06 is: 30,085.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,440.62 : 48,716.52 = 20,034.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,440.62/48,716.52 = 20,034.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,440.62x = 48,716.52 × 20,034.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,440.62x = 975,989,684.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,989,684.67/32,440.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,085.42

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