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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,176.96, 44,397.87 and 20,233.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,176.96, 44,397.87 and 20,233.36 is: 27,918.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,176.96 : 44,397.87 = 20,233.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,176.96/44,397.87 = 20,233.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,176.96x = 44,397.87 × 20,233.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,176.96x = 898,318,086.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,318,086.94/32,176.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,918.05

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