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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,801.44, 49,160.61 and 20,950.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,801.44, 49,160.61 and 20,950.66 is: 31,399.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,801.44 : 49,160.61 = 20,950.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,801.44/49,160.61 = 20,950.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,801.44x = 49,160.61 × 20,950.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,801.44x = 1,029,947,225.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,947,225.50/32,801.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,399.45

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