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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,263.48, 44,539.78 and 20,170.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,263.48, 44,539.78 and 20,170.67 is: 27,845.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,263.48 : 44,539.78 = 20,170.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,263.48/44,539.78 = 20,170.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,263.48x = 44,539.78 × 20,170.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,263.48x = 898,397,204.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,397,204.25/32,263.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,845.64

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