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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,016.12, 44,205.66 and 20,692.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,016.12, 44,205.66 and 20,692.32 is: 28,570.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,016.12 : 44,205.66 = 20,692.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,016.12/44,205.66 = 20,692.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,016.12x = 44,205.66 × 20,692.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,016.12x = 914,717,662.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,717,662.53/32,016.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,570.53

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