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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,444.64, 48,722.52 and 20,038.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,444.64, 48,722.52 and 20,038.08 is: 30,091.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,444.64 : 48,722.52 = 20,038.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,444.64/48,722.52 = 20,038.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,444.64x = 48,722.52 × 20,038.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,444.64x = 976,305,753.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,305,753.56/32,444.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,091.43

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