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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,171.62, 44,382 and 20,844.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,171.62, 44,382 and 20,844.91 is: 28,756.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,171.62 : 44,382 = 20,844.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,171.62/44,382 = 20,844.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,171.62x = 44,382 × 20,844.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,171.62x = 925,138,795.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,138,795.62/32,171.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,756.36

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