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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.70, 44,161.77 and 20,677.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.70, 44,161.77 and 20,677.65 is: 28,529.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.70 : 44,161.77 = 20,677.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.70/44,161.77 = 20,677.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.70x = 44,161.77 × 20,677.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.70x = 913,161,623.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,161,623.44/32,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,529.44

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