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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,152.82, 44,356.12 and 20,826.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,152.82, 44,356.12 and 20,826.09 is: 28,730.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,152.82 : 44,356.12 = 20,826.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,152.82/44,356.12 = 20,826.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,152.82x = 44,356.12 × 20,826.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,152.82x = 923,764,661.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,764,661.44/32,152.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,730.44

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