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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,162.52, 44,386.80 and 20,236.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,162.52, 44,386.80 and 20,236.08 is: 27,927.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,162.52 : 44,386.80 = 20,236.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,162.52/44,386.80 = 20,236.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,162.52x = 44,386.80 × 20,236.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,162.52x = 898,214,835.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,214,835.74/32,162.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,927.38

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