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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,005.68, 44,155.50 and 20,048.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,005.68, 44,155.50 and 20,048.22 is: 27,658.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,005.68 : 44,155.50 = 20,048.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,005.68/44,155.50 = 20,048.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,005.68x = 44,155.50 × 20,048.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,005.68x = 885,239,178.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,239,178.21/32,005.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,658.81

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