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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,206.67, 44,436.10 and 20,876.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,206.67, 44,436.10 and 20,876.63 is: 28,803.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,206.67 : 44,436.10 = 20,876.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,206.67/44,436.10 = 20,876.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,206.67x = 44,436.10 × 20,876.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,206.67x = 927,676,018.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,676,018.34/32,206.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,803.85

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