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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,471.39, 48,762.66 and 20,065.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,471.39, 48,762.66 and 20,065.02 is: 30,131.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,471.39 : 48,762.66 = 20,065.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,471.39/48,762.66 = 20,065.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,471.39x = 48,762.66 × 20,065.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,471.39x = 978,423,748.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,423,748.15/32,471.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,131.88

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