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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,004.52, 44,182.44 and 20,085.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,004.52, 44,182.44 and 20,085.40 is: 27,728.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,004.52 : 44,182.44 = 20,085.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,004.52/44,182.44 = 20,085.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,004.52x = 44,182.44 × 20,085.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,004.52x = 887,421,980.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,421,980.38/32,004.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,728.02

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