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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,051.08, 44,213.70 and 20,091.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,051.08, 44,213.70 and 20,091.88 is: 27,716.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,051.08 : 44,213.70 = 20,091.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,051.08/44,213.70 = 20,091.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,051.08x = 44,213.70 × 20,091.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,051.08x = 888,336,354.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,336,354.76/32,051.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,716.27

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