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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,184.61, 44,416.28 and 20,092.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,184.61, 44,416.28 and 20,092.26 is: 27,728.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,184.61 : 44,416.28 = 20,092.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,184.61/44,416.28 = 20,092.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,184.61x = 44,416.28 × 20,092.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,184.61x = 892,423,445.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,423,445.99/32,184.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,728.27

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