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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,271.42, 44,529.33 and 20,170.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,271.42, 44,529.33 and 20,170.47 is: 27,831.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,271.42 : 44,529.33 = 20,170.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,271.42/44,529.33 = 20,170.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,271.42x = 44,529.33 × 20,170.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,271.42x = 898,177,514.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,177,514.89/32,271.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,831.98

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