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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,186.62, 44,419.04 and 20,094.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,186.62, 44,419.04 and 20,094.26 is: 27,731.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,186.62 : 44,419.04 = 20,094.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,186.62/44,419.04 = 20,094.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,186.62x = 44,419.04 × 20,094.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,186.62x = 892,567,738.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,567,738.71/32,186.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,731.02

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