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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,151.61, 44,354.41 and 20,824.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,151.61, 44,354.41 and 20,824.87 is: 28,728.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,151.61 : 44,354.41 = 20,824.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,151.61/44,354.41 = 20,824.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,151.61x = 44,354.41 × 20,824.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,151.61x = 923,674,822.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,674,822.18/32,151.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,728.73

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