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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.24, 44,159.45 and 20,683.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.24, 44,159.45 and 20,683.41 is: 28,536.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.24 : 44,159.45 = 20,683.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.24/44,159.45 = 20,683.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.24x = 44,159.45 × 20,683.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.24x = 913,367,906.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,367,906.31/32,007.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,536.29

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