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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,625.79, 48,950.30 and 20,131.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,625.79, 48,950.30 and 20,131.26 is: 30,204.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,625.79 : 48,950.30 = 20,131.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,625.79/48,950.30 = 20,131.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,625.79x = 48,950.30 × 20,131.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,625.79x = 985,431,164.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,431,164.20/32,625.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,204.06

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