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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,036.60, 44,196.90 and 20,091.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,036.60, 44,196.90 and 20,091.80 is: 27,718.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,036.60 : 44,196.90 = 20,091.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,036.60/44,196.90 = 20,091.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,036.60x = 44,196.90 × 20,091.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,036.60x = 887,995,275.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,995,275.42/32,036.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,718.15

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