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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,150.61, 44,353.03 and 20,823.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,150.61, 44,353.03 and 20,823.87 is: 28,727.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,150.61 : 44,353.03 = 20,823.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,150.61/44,353.03 = 20,823.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,150.61x = 44,353.03 × 20,823.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,150.61x = 923,601,730.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,601,730.83/32,150.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,727.35

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