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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,460.54, 48,710.97 and 20,782.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,460.54, 48,710.97 and 20,782.14 is: 31,186.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,460.54 : 48,710.97 = 20,782.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,460.54/48,710.97 = 20,782.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,460.54x = 48,710.97 × 20,782.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,460.54x = 1,012,318,198.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,318,198.08/32,460.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,186.12

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