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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,160.32, 44,397.28 and 20,230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,160.32, 44,397.28 and 20,230.24 is: 27,927.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,160.32 : 44,397.28 = 20,230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,160.32/44,397.28 = 20,230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,160.32x = 44,397.28 × 20,230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,160.32x = 898,167,629.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,167,629.75/32,160.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,927.82

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