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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,052.62, 44,220.84 and 20,111.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,052.62, 44,220.84 and 20,111.60 is: 27,746.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,052.62 : 44,220.84 = 20,111.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,052.62/44,220.84 = 20,111.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,052.62x = 44,220.84 × 20,111.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,052.62x = 889,351,624.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,351,624.64/32,052.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,746.62

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