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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,357.15, 44,640.46 and 20,086.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,357.15, 44,640.46 and 20,086.80 is: 27,712.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,357.15 : 44,640.46 = 20,086.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,357.15/44,640.46 = 20,086.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,357.15x = 44,640.46 × 20,086.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,357.15x = 896,683,834.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,683,834.73/32,357.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,712.08

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