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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,071.08, 44,229.42 and 20,135.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,071.08, 44,229.42 and 20,135.52 is: 27,769.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,071.08 : 44,229.42 = 20,135.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,071.08/44,229.42 = 20,135.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,071.08x = 44,229.42 × 20,135.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,071.08x = 890,582,371.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,582,371.00/32,071.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,769.02

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