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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,140.88, 44,376.33 and 20,046.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,140.88, 44,376.33 and 20,046.07 is: 27,677.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,140.88 : 44,376.33 = 20,046.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,140.88/44,376.33 = 20,046.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,140.88x = 44,376.33 × 20,046.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,140.88x = 889,571,017.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,571,017.52/32,140.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,677.25

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