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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.96, 44,155.53 and 20,066.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.96, 44,155.53 and 20,066.94 is: 27,682.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.96 : 44,155.53 = 20,066.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.96/44,155.53 = 20,066.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.96x = 44,155.53 × 20,066.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.96x = 886,066,371.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,066,371.18/32,007.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,682.69

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