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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,005.68, 44,155.52 and 20,048.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,005.68, 44,155.52 and 20,048.20 is: 27,658.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,005.68 : 44,155.52 = 20,048.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,005.68/44,155.52 = 20,048.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,005.68x = 44,155.52 × 20,048.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,005.68x = 885,238,696.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,238,696.06/32,005.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,658.80

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