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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,035.77, 44,197.65 and 20,094.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,035.77, 44,197.65 and 20,094.75 is: 27,723.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,035.77 : 44,197.65 = 20,094.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,035.77/44,197.65 = 20,094.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,035.77x = 44,197.65 × 20,094.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,035.77x = 888,140,727.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,140,727.34/32,035.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,723.41

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