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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,050.08, 44,212.32 and 20,090.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,050.08, 44,212.32 and 20,090.88 is: 27,714.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,050.08 : 44,212.32 = 20,090.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,050.08/44,212.32 = 20,090.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,050.08x = 44,212.32 × 20,090.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,050.08x = 888,264,415.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,264,415.64/32,050.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,714.89

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