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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,177.67, 44,390.18 and 20,247.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,177.67, 44,390.18 and 20,247.59 is: 27,932.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,177.67 : 44,390.18 = 20,247.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,177.67/44,390.18 = 20,247.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,177.67x = 44,390.18 × 20,247.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,177.67x = 898,793,841.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,793,841.48/32,177.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,932.22

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