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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,005.02, 44,183.13 and 20,085.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,005.02, 44,183.13 and 20,085.90 is: 27,728.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,005.02 : 44,183.13 = 20,085.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,005.02/44,183.13 = 20,085.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,005.02x = 44,183.13 × 20,085.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,005.02x = 887,457,930.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,457,930.87/32,005.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,728.71

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