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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,217.79, 44,462.05 and 20,125.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,217.79, 44,462.05 and 20,125.43 is: 27,774.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,217.79 : 44,462.05 = 20,125.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,217.79/44,462.05 = 20,125.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,217.79x = 44,462.05 × 20,125.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,217.79x = 894,817,874.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,817,874.93/32,217.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,774.03

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