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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,034.02, 44,195.24 and 20,093

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,034.02, 44,195.24 and 20,093 is: 27,720.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,034.02 : 44,195.24 = 20,093 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,034.02/44,195.24 = 20,093/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,034.02x = 44,195.24 × 20,093
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,034.02x = 888,014,856.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,014,856.86/32,034.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,720.99

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