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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,168.92, 44,414.78 and 20,087.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,168.92, 44,414.78 and 20,087.80 is: 27,734.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,168.92 : 44,414.78 = 20,087.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,168.92/44,414.78 = 20,087.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,168.92x = 44,414.78 × 20,087.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,168.92x = 892,195,217.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,195,217.68/32,168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,734.70

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