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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,050.33, 44,224.79 and 20,117.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,050.33, 44,224.79 and 20,117.51 is: 27,759.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,050.33 : 44,224.79 = 20,117.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,050.33/44,224.79 = 20,117.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,050.33x = 44,224.79 × 20,117.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,050.33x = 889,692,747.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,692,747.97/32,050.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,759.24

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