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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,033.68, 44,177.80 and 20,098.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,033.68, 44,177.80 and 20,098.32 is: 27,717.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,033.68 : 44,177.80 = 20,098.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,033.68/44,177.80 = 20,098.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,033.68x = 44,177.80 × 20,098.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,033.68x = 887,899,561.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,899,561.30/32,033.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,717.69

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