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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,163.68, 44,376.28 and 20,815.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,163.68, 44,376.28 and 20,815.20 is: 28,718.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,163.68 : 44,376.28 = 20,815.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,163.68/44,376.28 = 20,815.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,163.68x = 44,376.28 × 20,815.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,163.68x = 923,701,091.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,701,091.42/32,163.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,718.76

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