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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,002.20, 44,148.42 and 20,059.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,002.20, 44,148.42 and 20,059.56 is: 27,673.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,002.20 : 44,148.42 = 20,059.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,002.20/44,148.42 = 20,059.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,002.20x = 44,148.42 × 20,059.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,002.20x = 885,597,879.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,597,879.90/32,002.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,673.03

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