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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,228.97, 44,440.02 and 20,883.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,228.97, 44,440.02 and 20,883.56 is: 28,796.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,228.97 : 44,440.02 = 20,883.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,228.97/44,440.02 = 20,883.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,228.97x = 44,440.02 × 20,883.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,228.97x = 928,065,601.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,065,601.87/32,228.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,796.01

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