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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,269.67, 44,526.92 and 20,168.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,269.67, 44,526.92 and 20,168.73 is: 27,829.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,269.67 : 44,526.92 = 20,168.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,269.67/44,526.92 = 20,168.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,269.67x = 44,526.92 × 20,168.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,269.67x = 898,051,204.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,051,204.58/32,269.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,829.58

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