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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,272.67, 44,531.06 and 20,171.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,272.67, 44,531.06 and 20,171.72 is: 27,833.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,272.67 : 44,531.06 = 20,171.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,272.67/44,531.06 = 20,171.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,272.67x = 44,531.06 × 20,171.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,272.67x = 898,267,972.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,267,972.76/32,272.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,833.70

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