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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,178.67, 44,391.55 and 20,248.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,178.67, 44,391.55 and 20,248.59 is: 27,933.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,178.67 : 44,391.55 = 20,248.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,178.67/44,391.55 = 20,248.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,178.67x = 44,391.55 × 20,248.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,178.67x = 898,866,295.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,866,295.41/32,178.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,933.61

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