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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,244.24, 32,161.52 and 20,266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,244.24, 32,161.52 and 20,266.28 is: 28,041.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,244.24 : 32,161.52 = 20,266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,244.24/32,161.52 = 20,266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,244.24x = 32,161.52 × 20,266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,244.24x = 651,794,369.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,794,369.55/23,244.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,041.11

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