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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,163.93, 44,407.89 and 20,082.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,163.93, 44,407.89 and 20,082.81 is: 27,727.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,163.93 : 44,407.89 = 20,082.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,163.93/44,407.89 = 20,082.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,163.93x = 44,407.89 × 20,082.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,163.93x = 891,835,217.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,835,217.37/32,163.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,727.81

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