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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,183.61, 44,414.90 and 20,091.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,183.61, 44,414.90 and 20,091.26 is: 27,726.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,183.61 : 44,414.90 = 20,091.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,183.61/44,414.90 = 20,091.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,183.61x = 44,414.90 × 20,091.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,183.61x = 892,351,131.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,351,131.93/32,183.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,726.88

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