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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,004.81, 44,154.31 and 20,047.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,004.81, 44,154.31 and 20,047.33 is: 27,657.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,004.81 : 44,154.31 = 20,047.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,004.81/44,154.31 = 20,047.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,004.81x = 44,154.31 × 20,047.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,004.81x = 885,175,852.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,175,852.84/32,004.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,657.59

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