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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,110.50, 44,297.52 and 20,783.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,110.50, 44,297.52 and 20,783.64 is: 28,671.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,110.50 : 44,297.52 = 20,783.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,110.50/44,297.52 = 20,783.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,110.50x = 44,297.52 × 20,783.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,110.50x = 920,663,708.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,663,708.57/32,110.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,671.73

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