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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,036.52, 44,198.67 and 20,095.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,036.52, 44,198.67 and 20,095.50 is: 27,724.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,036.52 : 44,198.67 = 20,095.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,036.52/44,198.67 = 20,095.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,036.52x = 44,198.67 × 20,095.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,036.52x = 888,194,372.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,194,372.99/32,036.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,724.43

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