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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,040.02, 44,203.51 and 20,099

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,040.02, 44,203.51 and 20,099 is: 27,729.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,040.02 : 44,203.51 = 20,099 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,040.02/44,203.51 = 20,099/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,040.02x = 44,203.51 × 20,099
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,040.02x = 888,446,347.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,446,347.49/32,040.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,729.27

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