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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,161.62, 44,368.20 and 20,834.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,161.62, 44,368.20 and 20,834.91 is: 28,742.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,161.62 : 44,368.20 = 20,834.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,161.62/44,368.20 = 20,834.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,161.62x = 44,368.20 × 20,834.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,161.62x = 924,407,453.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,407,453.86/32,161.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,742.57

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