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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,327.37, 44,617.92 and 20,233.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,327.37, 44,617.92 and 20,233.47 is: 27,926.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,327.37 : 44,617.92 = 20,233.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,327.37/44,617.92 = 20,233.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,327.37x = 44,617.92 × 20,233.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,327.37x = 902,775,345.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,775,345.78/32,327.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,926.04

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