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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,184.96, 44,436.87 and 20,103.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,184.96, 44,436.87 and 20,103.81 is: 27,756.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,184.96 : 44,436.87 = 20,103.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,184.96/44,436.87 = 20,103.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,184.96x = 44,436.87 × 20,103.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,184.96x = 893,350,391.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,350,391.47/32,184.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,756.77

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