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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,173.96, 44,393.73 and 20,230.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,173.96, 44,393.73 and 20,230.36 is: 27,913.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,173.96 : 44,393.73 = 20,230.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,173.96/44,393.73 = 20,230.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,173.96x = 44,393.73 × 20,230.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,173.96x = 898,101,139.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,101,139.64/32,173.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,913.91

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