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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,164.62, 44,372.34 and 20,837.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,164.62, 44,372.34 and 20,837.91 is: 28,746.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,164.62 : 44,372.34 = 20,837.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,164.62/44,372.34 = 20,837.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,164.62x = 44,372.34 × 20,837.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,164.62x = 924,626,827.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,626,827.41/32,164.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,746.70

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