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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,241.57, 44,521.74 and 20,162.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,241.57, 44,521.74 and 20,162.76 is: 27,842.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,241.57 : 44,521.74 = 20,162.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,241.57/44,521.74 = 20,162.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,241.57x = 44,521.74 × 20,162.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,241.57x = 897,681,158.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,681,158.40/32,241.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,842.35

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