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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,152.23, 44,391.76 and 20,071.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,152.23, 44,391.76 and 20,071.13 is: 27,711.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,152.23 : 44,391.76 = 20,071.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,152.23/44,391.76 = 20,071.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,152.23x = 44,391.76 × 20,071.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,152.23x = 890,992,513.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,992,513.75/32,152.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,711.69

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