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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,003.93, 44,153.11 and 20,046.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,003.93, 44,153.11 and 20,046.45 is: 27,656.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,003.93 : 44,153.11 = 20,046.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,003.93/44,153.11 = 20,046.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,003.93x = 44,153.11 × 20,046.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,003.93x = 885,113,011.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,113,011.73/32,003.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,656.39

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