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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,030.48, 44,202.78 and 20,094.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,030.48, 44,202.78 and 20,094.32 is: 27,730.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,030.48 : 44,202.78 = 20,094.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,030.48/44,202.78 = 20,094.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,030.48x = 44,202.78 × 20,094.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,030.48x = 888,224,806.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,224,806.21/32,030.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,730.61

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