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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,038.60, 44,211.54 and 20,098.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,038.60, 44,211.54 and 20,098.12 is: 27,734.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,038.60 : 44,211.54 = 20,098.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,038.60/44,211.54 = 20,098.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,038.60x = 44,211.54 × 20,098.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,038.60x = 888,568,836.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,568,836.30/32,038.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,734.32

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