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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,130.04, 44,356.10 and 20,034.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,130.04, 44,356.10 and 20,034.11 is: 27,657.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,130.04 : 44,356.10 = 20,034.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,130.04/44,356.10 = 20,034.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,130.04x = 44,356.10 × 20,034.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,130.04x = 888,634,986.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,634,986.57/32,130.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,657.45

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