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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,591.44, 48,792.07 and 20,073.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,591.44, 48,792.07 and 20,073.90 is: 30,052.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,591.44 : 48,792.07 = 20,073.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,591.44/48,792.07 = 20,073.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,591.44x = 48,792.07 × 20,073.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,591.44x = 979,447,133.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,447,133.97/32,591.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,052.28

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