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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,307.57, 44,573.42 and 20,199.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,307.57, 44,573.42 and 20,199.76 is: 27,868.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,307.57 : 44,573.42 = 20,199.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,307.57/44,573.42 = 20,199.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,307.57x = 44,573.42 × 20,199.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,307.57x = 900,372,325.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,372,325.45/32,307.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,868.77

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