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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,131.52, 44,335.31 and 20,799.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,131.52, 44,335.31 and 20,799.44 is: 28,699.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,131.52 : 44,335.31 = 20,799.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,131.52/44,335.31 = 20,799.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,131.52x = 44,335.31 × 20,799.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,131.52x = 922,149,294.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,149,294.55/32,131.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,699.22

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