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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,271.92, 44,530.02 and 20,170.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,271.92, 44,530.02 and 20,170.97 is: 27,832.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,271.92 : 44,530.02 = 20,170.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,271.92/44,530.02 = 20,170.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,271.92x = 44,530.02 × 20,170.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,271.92x = 898,213,697.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,213,697.52/32,271.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,832.67

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