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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,127.10, 44,363.55 and 20,211.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,127.10, 44,363.55 and 20,211.10 is: 27,909.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,127.10 : 44,363.55 = 20,211.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,127.10/44,363.55 = 20,211.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,127.10x = 44,363.55 × 20,211.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,127.10x = 896,636,145.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,636,145.41/32,127.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,909.03

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