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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,217.76, 44,485.68 and 20,892.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,217.76, 44,485.68 and 20,892.64 is: 28,848.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,217.76 : 44,485.68 = 20,892.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,217.76/44,485.68 = 20,892.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,217.76x = 44,485.68 × 20,892.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,217.76x = 929,423,297.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,423,297.40/32,217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,848.17

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