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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,011.84, 44,151.37 and 20,527.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,011.84, 44,151.37 and 20,527.84 is: 28,312.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,011.84 : 44,151.37 = 20,527.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,011.84/44,151.37 = 20,527.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,011.84x = 44,151.37 × 20,527.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,011.84x = 906,332,259.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,332,259.14/32,011.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,312.41

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