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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,329.68, 32,215.08 and 20,005.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,329.68, 32,215.08 and 20,005.44 is: 27,624.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,329.68 : 32,215.08 = 20,005.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,329.68/32,215.08 = 20,005.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,329.68x = 32,215.08 × 20,005.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,329.68x = 644,476,850.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,476,850.04/23,329.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,624.76

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