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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,223.88, 44,488.02 and 20,297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,223.88, 44,488.02 and 20,297.44 is: 28,022.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,223.88 : 44,488.02 = 20,297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,223.88/44,488.02 = 20,297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,223.88x = 44,488.02 × 20,297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,223.88x = 902,992,916.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,992,916.67/32,223.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,022.48

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