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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,129.04, 44,354.72 and 20,033.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,129.04, 44,354.72 and 20,033.11 is: 27,656.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,129.04 : 44,354.72 = 20,033.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,129.04/44,354.72 = 20,033.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,129.04x = 44,354.72 × 20,033.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,129.04x = 888,562,984.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,562,984.78/32,129.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,656.07

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