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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,169.93, 44,416.17 and 20,088.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,169.93, 44,416.17 and 20,088.81 is: 27,736.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,169.93 : 44,416.17 = 20,088.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,169.93/44,416.17 = 20,088.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,169.93x = 44,416.17 × 20,088.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,169.93x = 892,268,000.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,268,000.06/32,169.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,736.09

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