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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,262.71, 44,538.73 and 20,169.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,262.71, 44,538.73 and 20,169.91 is: 27,844.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,262.71 : 44,538.73 = 20,169.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,262.71/44,538.73 = 20,169.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,262.71x = 44,538.73 × 20,169.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,262.71x = 898,342,299.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,342,299.57/32,262.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,844.60

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