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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,001.73, 44,176.51 and 20,676.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,001.73, 44,176.51 and 20,676.71 is: 28,542.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,001.73 : 44,176.51 = 20,676.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,001.73/44,176.51 = 20,676.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,001.73x = 44,176.51 × 20,676.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,001.73x = 913,424,886.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,424,886.08/32,001.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,542.98

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