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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,041.52, 44,205.56 and 20,100.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,041.52, 44,205.56 and 20,100.50 is: 27,731.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,041.52 : 44,205.56 = 20,100.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,041.52/44,205.56 = 20,100.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,041.52x = 44,205.56 × 20,100.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,041.52x = 888,553,858.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,553,858.78/32,041.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,731.33

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