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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,169.62, 44,379.24 and 20,842.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,169.62, 44,379.24 and 20,842.92 is: 28,753.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,169.62 : 44,379.24 = 20,842.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,169.62/44,379.24 = 20,842.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,169.62x = 44,379.24 × 20,842.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,169.62x = 924,992,948.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,992,948.98/32,169.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,753.62

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