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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,185.08, 44,422.59 and 20,255.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,185.08, 44,422.59 and 20,255.40 is: 27,956.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,185.08 : 44,422.59 = 20,255.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,185.08/44,422.59 = 20,255.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,185.08x = 44,422.59 × 20,255.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,185.08x = 899,797,329.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,797,329.49/32,185.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,956.97

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