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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,192.32, 44,419.44 and 20,717.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,192.32, 44,419.44 and 20,717.32 is: 28,586.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,192.32 : 44,419.44 = 20,717.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,192.32/44,419.44 = 20,717.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,192.32x = 44,419.44 × 20,717.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,192.32x = 920,251,752.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,251,752.70/32,192.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,586.07

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