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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,272.55, 44,530.88 and 20,171.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,272.55, 44,530.88 and 20,171.60 is: 27,833.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,272.55 : 44,530.88 = 20,171.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,272.55/44,530.88 = 20,171.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,272.55x = 44,530.88 × 20,171.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,272.55x = 898,258,926.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,258,926.78/32,272.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,833.53

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