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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,272.42, 44,530.71 and 20,171.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,272.42, 44,530.71 and 20,171.47 is: 27,833.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,272.42 : 44,530.71 = 20,171.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,272.42/44,530.71 = 20,171.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,272.42x = 44,530.71 × 20,171.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,272.42x = 898,249,880.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,249,880.84/32,272.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,833.36

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