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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,033.52, 44,194.55 and 20,092.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,033.52, 44,194.55 and 20,092.50 is: 27,720.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,033.52 : 44,194.55 = 20,092.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,033.52/44,194.55 = 20,092.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,033.52x = 44,194.55 × 20,092.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,033.52x = 887,978,895.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,978,895.41/32,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,720.30

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