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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,148.23, 44,354.25 and 20,826.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,148.23, 44,354.25 and 20,826.45 is: 28,733.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,148.23 : 44,354.25 = 20,826.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,148.23/44,354.25 = 20,826.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,148.23x = 44,354.25 × 20,826.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,148.23x = 923,741,569.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,741,569.91/32,148.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,733.83

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