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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,099.76, 44,290.53 and 20,158.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,099.76, 44,290.53 and 20,158.74 is: 27,814.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,099.76 : 44,290.53 = 20,158.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,099.76/44,290.53 = 20,158.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,099.76x = 44,290.53 × 20,158.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,099.76x = 892,841,278.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,841,278.73/32,099.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,814.58

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