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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,176.74, 44,367.93 and 20,225.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,176.74, 44,367.93 and 20,225.46 is: 27,888.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,176.74 : 44,367.93 = 20,225.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,176.74/44,367.93 = 20,225.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,176.74x = 44,367.93 × 20,225.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,176.74x = 897,361,793.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,361,793.50/32,176.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,888.52

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