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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,225.47, 44,462.05 and 20,895.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,225.47, 44,462.05 and 20,895.44 is: 28,829.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,225.47 : 44,462.05 = 20,895.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,225.47/44,462.05 = 20,895.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,225.47x = 44,462.05 × 20,895.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,225.47x = 929,053,823.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,053,823.50/32,225.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,829.80

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