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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,275.67, 44,535.19 and 20,174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,275.67, 44,535.19 and 20,174.72 is: 27,837.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,275.67 : 44,535.19 = 20,174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,275.67/44,535.19 = 20,174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,275.67x = 44,535.19 × 20,174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,275.67x = 898,484,988.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,484,988.40/32,275.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,837.84

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