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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,150.41, 44,389.23 and 20,069.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,150.41, 44,389.23 and 20,069.29 is: 27,709.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,150.41 : 44,389.23 = 20,069.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,150.41/44,389.23 = 20,069.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,150.41x = 44,389.23 × 20,069.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,150.41x = 890,860,173.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,860,173.17/32,150.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,709.14

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