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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,004.93, 44,154.48 and 20,047.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,004.93, 44,154.48 and 20,047.45 is: 27,657.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,004.93 : 44,154.48 = 20,047.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,004.93/44,154.48 = 20,047.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,004.93x = 44,154.48 × 20,047.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,004.93x = 885,184,730.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,184,730.08/32,004.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,657.76

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