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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,005.09, 44,151.42 and 20,684.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,005.09, 44,151.42 and 20,684.35 is: 28,534.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,005.09 : 44,151.42 = 20,684.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,005.09/44,151.42 = 20,684.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,005.09x = 44,151.42 × 20,684.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,005.09x = 913,243,424.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,243,424.28/32,005.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,534.32

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