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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,052.59, 44,227.89 and 20,119.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,052.59, 44,227.89 and 20,119.77 is: 27,762.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,052.59 : 44,227.89 = 20,119.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,052.59/44,227.89 = 20,119.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,052.59x = 44,227.89 × 20,119.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,052.59x = 889,854,974.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,854,974.39/32,052.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,762.34

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