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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,072.58, 44,231.48 and 20,137.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,072.58, 44,231.48 and 20,137.02 is: 27,771.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,072.58 : 44,231.48 = 20,137.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,072.58/44,231.48 = 20,137.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,072.58x = 44,231.48 × 20,137.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,072.58x = 890,690,197.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,690,197.39/32,072.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,771.08

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