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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,027.48, 44,198.64 and 20,091.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,027.48, 44,198.64 and 20,091.32 is: 27,726.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,027.48 : 44,198.64 = 20,091.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,027.48/44,198.64 = 20,091.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,027.48x = 44,198.64 × 20,091.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,027.48x = 888,009,019.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,009,019.80/32,027.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,726.47

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