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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,167.62, 44,376.48 and 20,840.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,167.62, 44,376.48 and 20,840.91 is: 28,750.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,167.62 : 44,376.48 = 20,840.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,167.62/44,376.48 = 20,840.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,167.62x = 44,376.48 × 20,840.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,167.62x = 924,846,225.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,846,225.80/32,167.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,750.84

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