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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,063.88, 44,228.52 and 20,714.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,063.88, 44,228.52 and 20,714.97 is: 28,573.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,063.88 : 44,228.52 = 20,714.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,063.88/44,228.52 = 20,714.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,063.88x = 44,228.52 × 20,714.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,063.88x = 916,192,464.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,192,464.94/32,063.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,573.97

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