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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,171.36, 44,381.67 and 20,844.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,171.36, 44,381.67 and 20,844.63 is: 28,756.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,171.36 : 44,381.67 = 20,844.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,171.36/44,381.67 = 20,844.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,171.36x = 44,381.67 × 20,844.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,171.36x = 925,119,489.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,119,489.93/32,171.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,756.00

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