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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,080.69, 44,226.30 and 20,136.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,080.69, 44,226.30 and 20,136.04 is: 27,759.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,080.69 : 44,226.30 = 20,136.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,080.69/44,226.30 = 20,136.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,080.69x = 44,226.30 × 20,136.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,080.69x = 890,542,545.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,542,545.85/32,080.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,759.46

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