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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,164.12, 44,371.65 and 20,837.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,164.12, 44,371.65 and 20,837.41 is: 28,746.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,164.12 : 44,371.65 = 20,837.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,164.12/44,371.65 = 20,837.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,164.12x = 44,371.65 × 20,837.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,164.12x = 924,590,263.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,590,263.43/32,164.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,746.01

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