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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,030.98, 44,203.47 and 20,094.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,030.98, 44,203.47 and 20,094.82 is: 27,731.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,030.98 : 44,203.47 = 20,094.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,030.98/44,203.47 = 20,094.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,030.98x = 44,203.47 × 20,094.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,030.98x = 888,260,773.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,260,773.03/32,030.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,731.30

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