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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,043.60, 44,218.44 and 20,103.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,043.60, 44,218.44 and 20,103.12 is: 27,741.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,043.60 : 44,218.44 = 20,103.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,043.60/44,218.44 = 20,103.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,043.60x = 44,218.44 × 20,103.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,043.60x = 888,928,605.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,928,605.53/32,043.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,741.22

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