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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,154.98, 44,363.57 and 20,833.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,154.98, 44,363.57 and 20,833.20 is: 28,743.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,154.98 : 44,363.57 = 20,833.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,154.98/44,363.57 = 20,833.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,154.98x = 44,363.57 × 20,833.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,154.98x = 924,235,022.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,235,022.36/32,154.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,743.14

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