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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.08, 44,144.82 and 20,523.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.08, 44,144.82 and 20,523.08 is: 28,305.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.08 : 44,144.82 = 20,523.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.08/44,144.82 = 20,523.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.08x = 44,144.82 × 20,523.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.08x = 905,987,782.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,987,782.81/32,007.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,305.85

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