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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,233.68, 44,482.92 and 20,907.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,233.68, 44,482.92 and 20,907.72 is: 28,852.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,233.68 : 44,482.92 = 20,907.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,233.68/44,482.92 = 20,907.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,233.68x = 44,482.92 × 20,907.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,233.68x = 930,036,436.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,036,436.14/32,233.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,852.94

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