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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,167.92, 44,413.40 and 20,086.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,167.92, 44,413.40 and 20,086.80 is: 27,733.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,167.92 : 44,413.40 = 20,086.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,167.92/44,413.40 = 20,086.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,167.92x = 44,413.40 × 20,086.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,167.92x = 892,123,083.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,123,083.12/32,167.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,733.32

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