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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,026.46, 44,197.26 and 20,090.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,026.46, 44,197.26 and 20,090.30 is: 27,725.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,026.46 : 44,197.26 = 20,090.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,026.46/44,197.26 = 20,090.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,026.46x = 44,197.26 × 20,090.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,026.46x = 887,936,212.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,936,212.58/32,026.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,725.08

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