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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.68, 44,158.28 and 20,050.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.68, 44,158.28 and 20,050.20 is: 27,661.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.68 : 44,158.28 = 20,050.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.68/44,158.28 = 20,050.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.68x = 44,158.28 × 20,050.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.68x = 885,382,345.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,382,345.66/32,007.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,661.56

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