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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.32, 44,149.66 and 20,682.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.32, 44,149.66 and 20,682.47 is: 28,529.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.32 : 44,149.66 = 20,682.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.32/44,149.66 = 20,682.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.32x = 44,149.66 × 20,682.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.32x = 913,124,077.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,124,077.13/32,006.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,529.50

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