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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,163.94, 44,381.06 and 20,218.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,163.94, 44,381.06 and 20,218.82 is: 27,898.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,163.94 : 44,381.06 = 20,218.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,163.94/44,381.06 = 20,218.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,163.94x = 44,381.06 × 20,218.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,163.94x = 897,332,530.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,332,530.10/32,163.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,898.72

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