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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,005.62, 44,191.17 and 20,681.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,005.62, 44,191.17 and 20,681.82 is: 28,556.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,005.62 : 44,191.17 = 20,681.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,005.62/44,191.17 = 20,681.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,005.62x = 44,191.17 × 20,681.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,005.62x = 913,953,823.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,953,823.53/32,005.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,556.04

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