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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,062.38, 44,226.45 and 20,713.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,062.38, 44,226.45 and 20,713.47 is: 28,571.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,062.38 : 44,226.45 = 20,713.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,062.38/44,226.45 = 20,713.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,062.38x = 44,226.45 × 20,713.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,062.38x = 916,083,245.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,083,245.28/32,062.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,571.90

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