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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,063.52, 44,235.84 and 20,122.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,063.52, 44,235.84 and 20,122.50 is: 27,761.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,063.52 : 44,235.84 = 20,122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,063.52/44,235.84 = 20,122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,063.52x = 44,235.84 × 20,122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,063.52x = 890,135,690.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,135,690.40/32,063.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,761.63

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