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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,183.73, 44,407.71 and 20,262.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,183.73, 44,407.71 and 20,262.96 is: 27,959.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,183.73 : 44,407.71 = 20,262.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,183.73/44,407.71 = 20,262.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,183.73x = 44,407.71 × 20,262.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,183.73x = 899,831,651.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,831,651.42/32,183.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,959.21

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