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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,027.11, 44,217.99 and 20,713.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,027.11, 44,217.99 and 20,713.95 is: 28,598.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,027.11 : 44,217.99 = 20,713.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,027.11/44,217.99 = 20,713.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,027.11x = 44,217.99 × 20,713.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,027.11x = 915,929,233.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,929,233.96/32,027.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,598.56

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