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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,263.98, 44,540.47 and 20,171.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,263.98, 44,540.47 and 20,171.17 is: 27,846.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,263.98 : 44,540.47 = 20,171.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,263.98/44,540.47 = 20,171.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,263.98x = 44,540.47 × 20,171.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,263.98x = 898,433,392.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,433,392.25/32,263.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,846.33

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